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Manila’s city government, under the leadership of Mayor Honey Lacuna, is taking significant steps to improve the health and well-being of its elderly. In her recent State of the City Address on 30th July, Mayor Lacuna highlighted the administration’s commitment to health programmes for 180,000 senior citizens. 

The Department of Health-Center for Health Development in Bicol (DOH CHD-5) announced a 92% treatment success rate for tuberculosis (TB) cases for Q1 2024. This achievement was highlighted during the “Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas” briefing held at the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City. This success is indicative of the region’s robust health initiatives and effective implementation of TB treatment protocols.