DOH issues AO to boost law implementing nationwide new born screening
MANILA,
Oct. 6 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) issued an administrative
order to upgrade the rules and regulations for the implementation of
Republic Act 9288 or the Newborn Screening Act of 2004. [ Read More ]
WHO releases new report on mental health
MANILA,
Oct. 6 (PNA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) and the World
Organization of Family Doctors have released a joint report that aims
to help people who are affected by mental disorders but cannot receive
the care and treatment they need. [ Read More ]
Caloocan to launch information drive vs breast cancer
MANILA,
Oct. 6 (PNA) — As the country celebrates breast cancer awareness day
this Sunday, the Caloocan city government said it will launch an
information drive against the dreaded disease. [ Read More ]
Dengue cases nationwide 13% lower than last year - DOH
MANILA,
Oct. 6 (PNA) – Despite a sharp increase in dengue cases in Metro
Manila, the Department of Health (DOH) noted the cases from January 1
to August 23 this year are 13 percent lower than the same period last
year. [ Read More ]
WHO urges greater efforts to stamp out dengue
MANILA,
Oct. 5 (PNA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) warned of a
spreading threat of dengue outbreaks in the Asia Pacific Region unless
a more comprehensive approach to control is urgently taken. [ Read More ]
DoH to release new list of melamine-tested products
MANILA,
Oct. 5 (PNA) -– The Department of Health (DoH) announced it will
release on Tuesday (Oct. 7) another list of milk and milk products from
China tested for melamine contamination. [ Read More ]
2 milk products from China contaminated with melamine – DOH
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Friday that
two milk products from China were found positive of melamine
contamination based on tests conducted by the Bureau of Food and Drugs
(BFAD). [ Read More ]
Valenzuela health office teaches women self breast examination as part of its campaign against breast cancer
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA)-— Knowing that early detection is winning half the battle
in breast cancer, the Valenzuela health office said that it is
disseminating information on how to do self breast examination so that
women in the city can do their checking for lumps or possible malignant
growth in their breasts. [ Read More ]
DOH identifies four barangays in NCR as dengue hotpots
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) – The Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday identified
four barangays in the National Capital Region (NCR) as dengue hotspots
with the alarming increase of cases in the metropolis this year. [ Read More ]
Watchdog group asks DOH to phase out mercury medical devices
MANILA,
Oct. 4 (PNA) – A health watchdog group on Thursday urged the Department
of Health (DOH) to immediately phase-out mercury medical devices like
thermometers in government hospitals and health centers. [ Read More ]
