Amid confirmed novel coronavirus case, PH gov’t asked to provide assistance to poor communities
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P55-M cauldron could have been spent for live-saving treatment, equipment — health coalition
P55-M cauldron could have been spent for live-saving treatment, equipment — health coalition
The groups said the P55 million ($982,323) spent for a cauldron in the SEA Games could have been used for life-saving purposes such as full-course of anti-TB medicines for 12,500 patients; one session of hemodialysis for 14,285 patients; CT scan for 6,250 patients; 161 units of mechanical ventilators/respirators, among others.
Doc receives death threats
Doc receives death threats
“In these times, those who do good and stand for what is right are persecuted. It [this administration] is sowing fear because it rules by fear. This must be opposed in whatever form and whenever it occurs."
1 nurse for an entire ward? | ‘Caring for Filipino nurses, a step toward improving public health system’
1 nurse for an entire ward? | ‘Caring for Filipino nurses, a step toward improving public health system’
“It is not easy to see your patients suffering. Our profession demands that we provide holistic care.”
Vaccination: Most deceptive tool of imperialism
Vaccination: Most deceptive tool of imperialism
The real underlying cause of deaths in epidemics is the dysfunctional health care system brought about by chronic socio-economic underdevelopment characteristic of a semi-feudal and semi-colonial society victimized by imperialism, not the loss of vaccine confidence due to the “Dengvaxia scare”.
Budget cuts to make health care more inaccessible
Budget cuts to make health care more inaccessible
The Department of Health is set to get a whopping P9.39-billion budget cut under the proposed 2020 budget.
Bulacan jail bars doc of 2 political prisoners
Bulacan jail bars doc of 2 political prisoners
Dr. Geneve Reyes was denied entry to the Bulacan Provincial Jail even after presenting her identification card from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and invoking the provisions stipulated in the Republic Act No. 7438 or the Rights of Persons Arrested, Detained, or Under Custodial Investigation.
Dengvaxia will not eradicate dengue outbreak – health advocates
Dengvaxia will not eradicate dengue outbreak – health advocates
A group of health advocates opposed the recent proposals to bring back anti-dengue vaccine Dengvaxia to the market, enjoining the public to prioritise preventative measures instead of relying on medicinal cure.
Lining up for health care services
Lining up for health care services
Lack of sleep and at times a gnawing hunger make lining up harder for many seeking medical assistance.
Gov’t hospital workers respond to dengue cases amid limited resources
Gov’t hospital workers respond to dengue cases amid limited resources
“As a matter of policy, we cannot tell patients to buy medical supplies. But at the same time, we cannot provide it to them. We are caught in a bind."
Philhealth militarization, ‘ghost’ claims reflect problems in health services
Philhealth militarization, ‘ghost’ claims reflect problems in health services
Despite these scandals, Philhealth will still lead and manage the implementation of the Universal Health Care, and be entrusted to manage “humongous huge amount of money” from member premiums, public funding through the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and shares from PAGCOR and sin taxes.
Contractualization, poor pay continue to hound health workers
Contractualization, poor pay continue to hound health workers
The group said that while existing Philippine laws recognize their vital role in providing health services to those in need, their present situation is quite the opposite.
Filipino nurses decry deteriorating working conditions
Filipino nurses decry deteriorating working conditions
Nurses and health workers organizations temporarily left their work stations to take their calls on the streets to raise social awareness on the deteriorating local working conditions of nurses and on the people’s right for health along Taft Avenue, Manila on April 5, “Nurses Day of Action.”
Poverty, lack of health services account for measles outbreak – health group
Poverty, lack of health services account for measles outbreak – health group
Still, P14 billion has been slashed from the 2019 budget of the Department of Health, its secretary Francisco Duque confirmed in news reports.
Expanded maternity leave bill, a win-win for mothers, babies, national economy
Expanded maternity leave bill, a win-win for mothers, babies, national economy
These will result in improved cognitive development leading to higher learning and educational attainment, thereby increasing productivity and wages, which will translate to a higher gross domestic product.
Why breastmilk is still the best
Why breastmilk is still the best
Science holds breastmilk as the best nourishment for children.
Optimal breastfeeding not only results in savings but in healthier, more intelligent babies too
Optimal breastfeeding not only results in savings but in healthier, more intelligent babies too
UNICEF reports that in 2015, at least 2.8 million Filipino children under two years old were undernourished due to sub-optimal breastfeeding practices.
Health coalition urges Justice dep’t to pursue case vs Garin on Dengvaxia controversy
Health coalition urges Justice dep’t to pursue case vs Garin on Dengvaxia controversy
The coalition pointed out that there have been warnings on the dangers of Dengvaxia published by international and local experts and the World Health Organization (WHO) since March 2016, but the government still proceeded with the program.
Nat’l Health Workers Day | Health workers demand salary increase, end to contractualization
Nat’l Health Workers Day | Health workers demand salary increase, end to contractualization
“The patients are increasing but the manpower is not. With this kind of set up, health workers, who are mostly overworked, are vulnerable to mistakes.”
Health group to gov’t: Punish those accountable for Dengvaxia mess
Health group to gov’t: Punish those accountable for Dengvaxia mess
More than the press releases, the Department of Health (DOH) must explain the issues and implications and give the parents of children who were vaccinated with Dengvaxia the assurance of free and accessible services.”
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