LEGISLATION providing adolescents better access to family planning commodities and services is needed to address teen pregnancies in the country, which is more prevalent in rural areas, according to a Palawan-based non-government organization promoting reproductive health. Roots of Health Executive Director Amina Evangelista-Swanepoe said the biggest hurdle to reproductive healthcare is the “bias” of service […]
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Philippines confirms first case of Omicron XBB.1.5 subvariant
THE PHILIPPINES has confirmed its first case of the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5, which experts consider to be the most contagious coronavirus, the Department of Health (DoH) said on Tuesday. In a report, the agency said 196 of 1,078 samples from Jan. 30 to Feb. 3 were XBB subvariants, including one case of XBB.1.5. The XBB […]
Senate to review reproductive health education policy amid rise in teen pregnancies, HIV infections
A LAWMAKER has filed a resolution that calls for a Senate panel assessment of the Philippine’s reproductive health education policy in view of the rising number of teenage pregnancies and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections among the youth. Senate Resolution 13 will review the scope and effectiveness of the existing sexuality education policy, which mandates […]
Editorial: Handle breast cancer with sensitivity
The World Health Organization (WHO) targets saving 2.5 million lives around the world that would otherwise be lost annually to breast cancer through the three pillars of early detection, timely diagnosis and comprehensive management. Yet, this process will not even commence if the country’s health workers are insensitive to women’s concerns. Eurice had menopause late […]
Gov’t assures continued health workers’ allowance after end of state of calamity
By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE GOVERNMENT on Wednesday assured that the payout of COVID-19 allowance to health workers will not be affected by the expiration of a 2020 state of calamity that was declared due to the health crisis. “That will continue,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said after meeting with health officials […]
Philippines won’t revive coronavirus restrictions
THE PHILIPPINE government is unlikely to revive restrictions despite a World Health Organization (WHO) decision to keep the highest alert for the coronavirus, a Health official said on Tuesday. “We abide by the global declaration of a public health emergency,” Health officer-in-charge Maria Rosario S. Vergeire told a news briefing. But the country doesn’t have […]
BeautyFarm Med, the largest provider of traditional beauty services in China Successfully Listed on the Main Board of SEHK
HONG KONG, Jan 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Inc. (“BeautyFarm Med” or “Company”, stock code: 2373.HK), the largest provider of traditional beauty services in China in term of revenue in 2021, successfully listed and commenced trading on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong […]
BeautyFarm Med Announces Global Offering Results, Offer Price of HK$19.32per Share
HONG KONG, Jan 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Inc. (“BeautyFarm Med” or “Company”, stock code: 2373.HK), the largest provider of traditional beauty services in China, today announced the allotment results of its Global Offering. The Offer Price is HK$19.32 per share. Dealings in the shares of […]
Letigio: Young adults’ wishes for 2023
The year is about to turn. The current year has been a challenging time for every 20-something young adult who’s trying to survive the bad state of the economy, climate and political conditions. I’d like to take this opportunity to give voice to my fellow youth for their wishes to be heard. Here are some […]
Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Inc. Announces Proposed Listing on the Main Board of SEHK, Offer price at HK$19.32 per share
HONG KONG, Dec 30, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Beauty Farm Medical and Health Industry Inc. (“Beauty Farm” or “Company”, stock code: 2373), the largest provider of traditional beauty services in China, today announces the proposed listing of its shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). […]
Tell it to SunStar: Party-list lawmaker to craft Magna Carta bills for daycare workers, barangay nutrition scholars
Following up on successfully sending to the Senate the proposed Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Health and Wellness (BHW) Party-list Rep. Angelica Natasha Co said she is now focused on having the House of Representatives approve two more magna cartas. “Next in line are the proposed Magna Carta for Day Care Workers and […]
Senator reiterates push for disease control center on International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
A SENATOR on Tuesday reiterated the urgency of creating a disease prevention and control center to ensure a stronger response against public health emergencies in the future. “To avoid heavily burdening our public health system that may signify serious repercussions, including countless morbidities and mortalities, trade disruptions and negative effect on the economy, our proposed […]
World Bank urges building broad consensus for ‘health tax’ measures
THE WORLD Bank said countries resorting to “health taxes” like those imposed on tobacco and alcoholic beverages must achieve broad-based partnerships that generate a strong consensus supporting such measures, and not just deploy straightforward arguments like raising revenue and improving public health. “Health taxes should not be viewed solely through the lenses of health or […]
Shonan iPark Outlines New Operational Structure to Provide Scale and Sustainable Long-Term Growth for the Ecosystem
TOKYO, Dec 21, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Renewing its commitment to innovation in Japan and to Shonan Health Innovation Park (“Shonan iPark”), Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (“Takeda”) today announced the creation of a new company, effective April 1, 2023, together with Industrial & Infrastructure Fund Investment (“IIF”) and Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi Corp.”), […]
DBM releases another P2-B fund for indigent PhilHealth members
THE DEPARTMENT of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of another P2.02 billion to the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for the National Government’s premium subsidy for indigent members this year. In a statement on Monday, DBM said the fund covers the January to December period for 673,965 members who are identified as […]
Marcos says no need to rush in appointing Health, Defense chiefs
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. on Thursday said he is not rushing to appoint secretaries for health and defense, noting that he is satisfied with the performance of the temporary heads of the two departments. “We just go to the process,” he told reporters when asked for updates on completing his Cabinet members. Aside from […]
CoA vows to audit Health department’s COVID vaccine purchases
THE COMMISSION on Audit’s (CoA) chairman, whose nomination was confirmed on Wednesday, vowed to audit coronavirus vaccine purchases of the Health department. The agency is not bound by confidentiality agreements signed by the Department of Health (DoH) and vaccine suppliers, national auditor Gamaliel A. Cordoba told lawmakers of the Commission on Appointments. “We will demand […]
Bitcoin of Healthcare: EPILLO Is Pioneering Blockchain-based Health & Fitness Smart Wearables with a Digital Health Ecosystem
New York, NY, November 28, 2022 – (SEAPRWire) – Europe based EPILLO Health Systems was formed in 2020 with an approach to enable consumers to manage their health services, medicines, physical activity, diet & lifestyle for the prevention and control of Chronic & Lifestyle-based diseases. The healthcare conglomerate takes the assistance of medical evidence, consumer behavior and medical technology […]
Philippines posted 8,000 coronavirus cases in past week, says Health dep’t
THE PHILIPPINES posted 8,004 coronavirus infections in the past week, with a daily average of 1,143 cases, according to health authorities. The daily average from Nov. 14 to 20 fell by 12% from a week earlier, the Department of Health (DoH) said in a bulletin. Of the new cases, two were severe and critical cases. […]
US to donate $5M to boost PHL COVID-19 vaccination campaign
THE UNITED States will donate $5 million or about P286 million to boost the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination campaign in the Philippines, according to the White House. “[The US] intends to invest $5 million to further accelerate vaccine rollout through the Global VAX initiative,” it said in a statement. The US government said it […]