‘Compassion, patience, lacking in implementation of COVID-19 lockdown’
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Nurses push for mass hiring, safe space amid increasing COVID-19 cases
Nurses push for mass hiring, safe space amid increasing COVID-19 cases
Even before the pandemic, Maristela Abenojar of the Filipino Nurses United said nurses are already attending to 30 to as many as 60 patients per shift. This is a far cry from the ideal 1:12 ratio for ward patients and 1:1 for patients in intensive care.
First Person | The virus of a broken world
First Person | The virus of a broken world
I am now able to process this, thinking I am lucky to be able to have myself tested, as scores of Filipinos struggle with symptoms while ensuring that they will still have something to eat. But is it all luck? Is it just my luck to live in a territory with satisfactory practices in dealing with a pandemic? And what of it? What of the millions of Filipinos dealing with the pandemic on their own, with barely any government support? Is it their luck to die miserably, alone?
Increasing deaths among health workers ‘alarming’
Increasing deaths among health workers ‘alarming’
In public hospitals, Alliance of Health Workers said frontline health workers are enraged over the inadequate protective gear, equipment, and supplies provided to them.
Heart-opening yoga for abandoned elderly slated April 25
Heart-opening yoga for abandoned elderly slated April 25
“Amid the lockdown because of COVID-19 pandemic, Balay Alima is struggling to find food and cleaning and hygiene supplies. And because of their old age, they are more at risk from COVID-19. At this time, they really need our help.”
COVID-19 is not an equalizer – community doc
COVID-19 is not an equalizer – community doc
In the fourth episode of Bulatlatan, community doctor Dr. Gene Nisperos debunked the many narratives peddled by government officials regarding COVID-19 pandemic.
Mass testing for health workers urged anew amid spike in COVID-19 positive cases
Mass testing for health workers urged anew amid spike in COVID-19 positive cases
“Who will provide quality healthcare to our patients if our healthcare providers become patients too. The government must immediately distribute PPE to ensure and protect health workers, hire and train more additional permanent health workers, and increase the public hospital budget.”
Former lawmaker among arrested in Bulacan en route to distribute aid
Former lawmaker among arrested in Bulacan en route to distribute aid
Casilao and two others were part of a quick reaction team who responded to the six volunteers of Sagip Kanayunan and Tulong Anakpawis relief operations who were earlier arrested that day.
Groups in 13 countries hold actions to demand right to public health, not profit
Groups in 13 countries hold actions to demand right to public health, not profit
“COVID-19, one of the worst pandemics to hit the world since the Spanish Influenza of 1918 is now exposing the vulnerabilities of privatized national public health care systems and the inadequate response of the capitalist governments.”
Philhealth’s COVID-19 package means more debt for middle-income, poor patients
Philhealth’s COVID-19 package means more debt for middle-income, poor patients
This means that only those with mild pneumonia could be fully covered by Philhealth. Those with moderate, severe and critical pneumonia will have to shell out payments from their own pockets, ranging from 35 percent to 88 percent for an eight-day confinement. For severe and critical pneumonia, Philhealth will only cover nine percent to 21 percent of the total cost for a 16-day hospitalization.
Community doc pushes for mass testing amid 2-week lockdown extension
Community doc pushes for mass testing amid 2-week lockdown extension
Dr. Julie Caguiat, one the convenors of the Coalition for People’s Right to Health and executive director of the Community Medicine Foundation, said that the mass testing can provide the government a “map” that lays down the arena of its fight against the deadly virus.
Bulatlat hosts yoga practice, advocates for mental health awareness
Bulatlat hosts yoga practice, advocates for mental health awareness
"The lockdown has undeniably caused different levels of anxiety and stress. Ordinary citizens and fellow journalists must learn how to deal with stress in a positive way. Mindfulness helps us to remain calm and grounded."
‘No, Thanks, I Don’t Buy This’ | A New World Order in the Time of the Corona Virus
‘No, Thanks, I Don’t Buy This’ | A New World Order in the Time of the Corona Virus
Medical experts said it will take 18 months to develop a vaccine, though more for it to become deployable. In the meantime, I find myself being ushered into a “new normal”.
PH, 2nd highest COVID deaths in Southeast Asia
PH, 2nd highest COVID deaths in Southeast Asia
Contrary to claims by Health Secretary Francisco Duque, the Philippines comes second to Malaysia in terms of the number of COVID cases in Southeast Asia. The country is the also the second highest in terms of COVID-19 deaths in the region.
Bayan Muna debunks Duterte’s ‘lack of budget for COVID-19’ rhetoric
Bayan Muna debunks Duterte’s ‘lack of budget for COVID-19’ rhetoric
“There are billions in the budget that are yet untapped which were actually contained in his Report but President Duterte is very slow and inefficient in tapping these funds.”
How is the Duterte administration faring in the WHO mandate on COVID-19?
How is the Duterte administration faring in the WHO mandate on COVID-19?
On March 26, WHO issued a statement urging countries to not waste time in its efforts against the contagion and gave a list of six actions every country should take immediately. Unfortunately, the Philippine government is found wanting in its efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
PGH as COVID-19 center: Capacities and Implications
While they understand the urgency to address the COVID-19 pandemic, their hearts go to thousands of Filipinos relying on services only the likes of a government tertiary hospital can provide.
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
Frontliners stage #ProtestFromWards to call for protection amid COVID-19 pandemic
“The government’s inaction on our plight is unacceptable. But still, we are committed to continue serving our people wholeheartedly with the highest degree of responsibility and efficiency.”
Reds launch campaign against COVID-19
Reds launch campaign against COVID-19
The CPP Central Committee directed the NPA to mark its anniversary "by reaffirming its pledge to serve the people by mobilizing its forces, together with the revolutionary mass organizations, in a public health campaign to prevent the spread of Covid-19."
Cuba’s revolutionary health care system at the forefront against COVID-19
Cuba’s revolutionary health care system at the forefront against COVID-19
The Cuban health system wouldn’t have been a global model if not for its radical roots -- the struggle of its people for their access to basic social services such as health care, and the continuing solidarity across other countries.
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