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

Thai authorities have issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok and dozens of other provinces, with temperatures hitting record highs. …

Today, 22 April, is Earth Day 2024. This occasion marks yet another opportunity for global communities to reflect on the interconnectedness of environmental health and human well-being.

The Singapore Food Agency has initiated a recall for Honey Dates imported from China. This is due to the presence…

In a relentless surge of scorching temperatures, Southeast Asia faces an unprecedented heatwave that is disrupting lives and livelihoods. Malaysia mourns the tragic heat-induced death of a three-year-old child, the second heat-related death this year. Meanwhile, Vietnam grapples with devastating agricultural droughts caused by the heatwave, and the Philippines sees schools close as temperatures hit a staggering 42 degrees Celsius.

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. 

Experts sound the alarm as over six million skilled professionals, including vital healthcare workers, have left Pakistan since 1971, severely impacting the nation’s development and future prospects.

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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. 

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