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Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez’s call for a comprehensive review of PhilHealth’s charter to extend patient benefits resonated strongly with the organisation’s vision. In response, PhilHealth affirmed its alignment with Speaker Martin’s directive, emphasising the urgent need to increase case packages across the board aggressively. Ledesma Jr. reiterated PhilHealth’s commitment to this cause, signalling a proactive approach to driving forward these enhancements in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host, has publicly shared her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. These…

Microplastic Removal: The Power of Boiling Water Recent research sheds light on a remarkably simple yet effective strategy for reducing…

Dr Azizan Abdul Aziz, the current president of MMA, highlighted the importance of considering a three-shift system with flexi-allowance while commenting on the difference in working hours between doctors in Malaysia and doctors overseas.

Malasakit Centers are one-stop shops designed to streamline access to government healthcare services. Moreover, these centers aim to simplify the process for patients seeking medical assistance. They also provide a centralised hub for various forms of aid, including financial assistance, support for medications, and facilitation of medical procedures. By consolidating resources and services, Malasakit Centers eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and ensure patients receive timely and comprehensive care.

This initiative arrives at a critical juncture as Singapore’s healthcare sector faces challenges in retaining nurses and allied healthcare professionals (AHPs). Recent statistics reveal a slight uptick in the attrition rates of AHPs in the public sector, from 8.9% in 2018 to 11.6% in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for effective retention strategies.

In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has engaged in concerted efforts to enhance the attractiveness of healthcare careers, including significant salary enhancements for AHPs in 2023 and comprehensive support for salary improvements within the community care sector since 2021. These measures, coupled with the ANGEL scheme, underscore Singapore’s commitment to ensuring the sustainability and resilience of its healthcare workforce.

In a historic downturn, Singapore’s fertility rate plummeted to 0.97 in 2023, marking the Republic’s first time falling below the…

Pioneering Discovery in Neutralising Deadly Snake Venoms In a significant leap towards combating snakebite envenomings, scientists have developed an antibody…

In January 2024, the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) stopped paying medical officers for several public health clinics that provide services for extended hours on Sundays and public holidays. The locum allowance was substituted with claim hours, also known as replacement leaves. 

Raquel Rodriguez, a formidable WWE Superstar, recently spotlighted her Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) battle. This condition significantly impacted her career and lifestyle, yet showcased her unwavering determination and resilience by wrestling during a flare-up at Elimination Chamber last weekend.