Health & Wellness

By Tracy Cabrera With extreme heat and soaring heat indices persisting across the country, the Department of Health (DoH) has once again sounded the alarm, urging Filipinos to stay cautious and take preventive steps against heat-related illnesses expected to surge during the humid days ahead. Speaking at a Palace briefing, Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa stressed the importance of …

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has greenlit the recruitment of 1,224 additional healthcare workers (HCWs) for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) over the next three years to help expand its capacity in delivering public medical services. This initiative follows the approval of a funding request made by the University of the Philippines-Manila, which operates PGH, the country’s foremost …

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. paid tribute to the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) for its steadfast commitment to promoting immunization and safeguarding the nation’s health, describing the group as a model of genuine service and integrity in public health. In a speech delivered by PFV adviser and former Health Undersecretary Dr. Enrique A. Tayag during the organization’s 25th anniversary …

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported a significant spike in dengue infections this year, recording 95,262 cases from January 1 to April 21, marking a 75% increase compared to 54,556 cases during the same period in 2023. Despite the rise, health authorities noted a positive development with a decline in new cases between March 16 and 29, during which …

The United Nations has issued a stark warning that progress in maternal healthcare could be reversed due to significant cuts in humanitarian aid, sparked by funding decisions under the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump and compounded by the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China. This warning comes despite the release of a new UN report …

In a significant move to support the health and well-being of the country’s law enforcement officers, the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. (PSMBFI) and Medicare Plus Inc. have signed a partnership agreement during a ceremonial contract signing held on October 10, 2024, at Discovery Suites Manila. This partnership is a special gift from PSMBFI to its members who have …

SM Foundation team led by Executive Director for Health & Medical Program Ms. Connie Angeles is joined Caloocan City Health officials at the turnover of the Brgy 118-120 Health Center. A few days before New Year’s Day, SM Foundation turned over to the City Government of Caloocan a transformed Brgy 118-120 Health Center, bringing the number of Wellness Centers to …

Caloocan City’s Brgy. 118-120 Health Center has been transformed, evolving into a vibrant healthcare hub that is SM Foundation’s 204th Wellness Center.  The newly rehabilitated center continues the SM group’s commitment of creating spaces that not only address the healthcare needs of the community but also foster comfort and well-being. A healthcare hub for 25,516 individuals The 204th Wellness Center …

Scientists from the University of the Philippines (UP) are gently reminding the public to thoroughly wash and cook their market-bought fresh produce and seafood as a precautionary measure against parasites. Toxoplasma gondii parasites (Photo credit: CDC-DPDx; see reference below) The parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, called Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), is one of the most infectious parasites in the world: it …

SM Foundation’s 200th health center brings new hope to Laguna Rural health centers are more than just buildings—they’re lifelines, offering a comprehensive range of health services at a minimal cost or even free to the most vulnerable. The presence of dedicated healthcare providers, who truly grasp the local struggles and share the community’s cultural fabric, imbues these centers with a …