Author: Selena Alzate

The vape and e-cigarette industry’s expansion into the Philippines, with aspirations to establish the country as a manufacturing hub for these products, has sparked concern among medical professionals. This trajectory, they warn, carries the ominous potential of fostering an epidemic of EVALI, or e-cigarette or vape-associated lung injury, particularly among the nation’s youth.

Discover how the Department of Health in the Philippines has reached a significant milestone by administering measles vaccinations to over 646,000 children nationwide.

In a concerning development, malaria cases in the Philippines nearly doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year, with climate change emerging as a significant contributing factor, according to the Department of Health (DOH).

DOH Secretary Teddy Herbosa highlighted the agency’s ongoing projects to improve healthcare access. He is focusing on geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs).

As the sweltering summer heat sweeps across the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) has raised a red flag against a popular Filipino dessert, halo-halo. 

Cancer remains a significant public health concern in the Philippines, with the Department of Health (DOH) recording an estimated 153,751 cases in 2020. Among the various types of cancer, breast and cervical cancers stand out as major health challenges affecting women across different demographics and regions.

In the rugged terrain of the Cordillera region, access to quality healthcare can be a challenge for many residents, especially those from marginalised communities. Recognising this disparity, the Department of Health (DOH) has steadfastly committed to supporting underserved patients. 

A seven-day eye care mission led by key figures in the Bangsamoro government has brought hope and transformation to marginalised communities in Central Mindanao. This project was spearheaded by Regional Parliament Member Kadil Monera Sinolinding Jr. and Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. The lives of thirty-six ophthalmic patients, including those with squint-eye conditions, were offered services. As the mission concluded, its success underscores the importance of accessible healthcare services and collaborative initiatives in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations.

In response to a concerning surge in measles cases, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), health authorities have launched an extensive house-to-house vaccination drive.

To bridge the gap in healthcare accessibility, Manila Vice Mayor John Marvin “Yul Servo” Nieto has spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative that has brought essential medical services to the doorsteps of thousands of Manila residents.