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Maintain heart-healthy numbers to prevent hypertension, says expert

Are you at risk of hypertension? According to Dr. Nemencio A. Nicodemus, Jr., Director of … Continue reading Maintain heart-healthy numbers to prevent hypertension, says expert →

May 29, 2012

Lower salt intake reduces risk of hypertension

“Salt intake should not exceed two grams per day,” said Dr. Gabriel Jasul Jr., President of … Continue reading Lower salt intake reduces risk of hypertension →

May 28, 2012

WHO pushes for inclusion of HPV vaccination in national immunization programs

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 80 percent of women in developing countries are … Continue reading WHO pushes for inclusion of HPV vaccination in national immunization programs →

May 28, 2012

Prevalence of hypertension among Filipinos increasing – PSH

“21 percent of Filipino adults are hypertensive,” said Dr. Dante Morales, President of the Philippine Society … Continue reading Prevalence of hypertension among Filipinos increasing – PSH →

May 28, 2012

UN Secretary-General lauds global health achievements

“The progress we have achieved did not happen on its own. We have made headway … Continue reading UN Secretary-General lauds global health achievements →

May 22, 2012

Increased health funding and political will, key solutions to achieve UHC by 2015

Acknowledging that health is a basic human right and that there is a need to … Continue reading Increased health funding and political will, key solutions to achieve UHC by 2015 →

May 22, 2012

Lotteries and public gaming, possible source of funding for the country’s health programs – Sen. Angara

“More public funds should be directed towards improving the health and well-being of Filipinos,”said Senator … Continue reading Lotteries and public gaming, possible source of funding for the country’s health programs – Sen. Angara →

May 22, 2012

Poor water quality, major cause of water-related diseases

“Water quality, long regarded as the prime indicator of health and well-being, plays a crucial … Continue reading Poor water quality, major cause of water-related diseases →

May 18, 2012

Hand washing saves lives and reduces transfer of disease – WHO

Germs are everywhere. We acquire germs by touching contaminated objects or surfaces and transmit it … Continue reading Hand washing saves lives and reduces transfer of disease – WHO →

May 18, 2012

Senator Pia Cayetano calls for improvement of RP’s water management system

In this year’s celebration of International World Water Day, Senate Youth Committee Chair Senator Pia … Continue reading Senator Pia Cayetano calls for improvement of RP’s water management system →

May 18, 2012

MMHRDC research forum addresses research gaps in cancer

Last May 04, 2012, the Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium (MMHRDC), in collaboration … Continue reading MMHRDC research forum addresses research gaps in cancer →

May 11, 2012

“Water quality, long regarded as the prime indicator of health and well-being, plays a crucial role in determining the cause and transmission of a disease,” said Dr. Raul V. Destura, Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, National Institutes of Health during his presentation in the Roundtable Discussion on Water Borne Diseases at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila last May 10, 2012.

Measles deaths have decreased dramatically by 74 percent from 535, 300 in 2000 to just … Continue reading “Water quality, long regarded as the prime indicator of health and well-being, plays a crucial role in determining the cause and transmission of a disease,” said Dr. Raul V. Destura, Director of the Institute of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, National Institutes of Health during his presentation in the Roundtable Discussion on Water Borne Diseases at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila last May 10, 2012. →

May 11, 2012

Experts release new global strategy to defeat measles, rubella outbreaks

“Measles continues to kill children around the world and rubella is the leading infectious cause … Continue reading Experts release new global strategy to defeat measles, rubella outbreaks →

May 9, 2012

RP advances in fight against malaria, six provinces soon to be malaria-free

“Due to national malaria control efforts, there has been a 53 percent drop in malaria … Continue reading RP advances in fight against malaria, six provinces soon to be malaria-free →

May 4, 2012

Two in every 10 Filipino children aged 5 and below are underweight, survey says

Undernutrition is one of the conditions that falls under the category of malnutrition. The latter … Continue reading Two in every 10 Filipino children aged 5 and below are underweight, survey says →

May 4, 2012

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