Sen. Bong Go emphasizes benefits of regional specialized medical centers law

Antonio Iñares 12/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines – Senator Christopher “Bong” Go underscored the significance of Republic Act No. 11959, which mandates the establishment of regional medical specialty centers nationwide, aiming to enhance access to specialized medical services for Filipinos. RA 11959,…

DOH-7 hopes for lower cases of firecracker-related injuries

Futch Anthony Inso 12/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7) has recorded 14 firecracker-related injuries from December 21 to December 27, 2023. According to the data issued by DOH-7, eight cases were reported in Bohol Province,…

Firework-related injuries rise to 52 —DOH

Zacarian Sarao - Reporter / @zacariansINQ 12/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Five cases of traumatic amputation are among the 24 firework-related injuries recorded from 6 a.m. December 25 to 5:59 a.m. December 26 across the country. That is according to the Department of Health (DOH)…

Bong Go calls for vigilance amid rising flu cases

Antonio Iñares 12/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines– Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has strongly urged Filipinos to stay vigilant in response to a Department of Health (DOH) report revealing over 190,000 documented cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the country. Go, chairperson of…

Pneumonia cases on the rise, DOH urges vulnerable groups to keep masks on

Kathleen de Villa - Reporter / @Inq_Researchers 12/02/2023

Vulnerable groups are advised to  “please be comfortable to still wear masks when outdoors.”  Health Assistant Secretary Beverly Ho said this in the wake of an an almost 50-percent uptick in the number of confirmed pneumonia cases…

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