Browsing: Women’s Health

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 conclusion, Herbosa’s advocacy epitomises a concerted effort to ensure accessibility and equity in healthcare access for all Filipinos. The DOH strives to catalyse a paradigm shift towards preventive care and bolster health outcomes nationwide. This is exhibited by advocating for the integration of essential preventive screenings into PhilHealth’s benefit packages and simplifying access for vulnerable populations such as PWDs. Guaranteeing that preventive screenings are readily accessible and financially feasible for all segments of society remains paramount to alleviating disease burden and propelling public health advancements in the Philippines. Herbosa’s initiatives underscore an unwavering commitment to realising universal health coverage and advancing health equity for every Filipino, irrespective of circumstance or background.

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Breast cancer remains a pressing health concern, affecting millions worldwide.  Early detection and risk assessment play crucial roles in managing…

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Amidst a surge in teenage pregnancies, the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is intensifying its call for immediate government action and heightened national awareness. The agency is concerned by alarming statistics indicating a significant surge in teenage pregancies and live births among this vulnerable demographic from 2021 to 2022.

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), including a multi-disciplinary team from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine…

Groundbreaking research by the Integrated Women’s Health Programme (IWHP) at the National University Hospital (NUH) and NUS Medicine has brought…

The ROSE Foundation has screened over 25,000 women in Malaysia for cervical cancer using simple, self-swab test kits in the fight against cervical cancer.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has established the Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health (GloW).  The inauguration was held…