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Health

PhilHealth Drops Mammogram, Ultrasound Requirements For YAKAP Clinics

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation is removing mammogram and ultrasound service requirements from its 2027 accreditation standards for YAKAP clinics.

Baguio Extends Child Nutrition Program Until May 2027

Baguio City will continue its Nourish to Flourish initiative through May 2027 to sustain nutritional improvements and provide access to basic health services.

28M Filipinos To Benefit From Proposed South Korean Grant For Better Healthcare

South Korea is proposing a USD12 million grant to improve diagnostic and treatment services for underserved communities near the Luzon Economic Corridor.

DOH Updates Organ Donation Policy As Hundreds Await Transplants

Hundreds of patients awaiting transplants could benefit from planned organ donation policy improvements aimed at making donor matching and transplant access more efficient.

Misamis Occidental Inaugurates 500-Bed, PHP1.6 Billion Medical Center

A new 500-bed medical center worth PHP1.6 billion was formally inaugurated by the provincial government of Misamis Occidental in Oroquieta City.

Baguio City Health Office Reaches Nearly 2K Residents Through Eye Care Program

Nearly 2,000 Baguio City residents received eye care services through a local health program focused on identifying and preventing vision-related problems.

Philippines Proposes Regional Health Stockpile, Pooled Procurement

The Department of Health said the Philippines is pushing for pooled procurement to reduce medical supply costs and improve access to medicines and vaccines.

Health Caravan To Bring Accessible Healthcare Services Closer To IPs

A health caravan scheduled for October 21 will bring healthcare services closer to Indigenous Peoples and underserved communities in Carasi, Ilocos Norte.

PhilHealth Expands Access To Anti-Tuberculosis Medicines Through GAMOT

Selected medicines for tuberculosis treatment will become more accessible under PhilHealth's Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment program starting November 1.

DOST-Funded Studies Boost Kidney Transplant Care At Davao Hospital

The Department of Science and Technology is supporting research projects that improve kidney transplant care and provide additional medical services at Southern Philippines Medical Center.