Selected medicines for tuberculosis treatment will become more accessible under PhilHealth's Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment program starting November 1.
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.
Health authorities are closely monitoring seniors, children, outdoor workers, and other vulnerable groups facing higher risks from prolonged periods of extreme heat.
The OFW Hospital now offers more specialized care following the opening of new facilities and additional diagnostic equipment for migrant workers and families.
The initiative brings healthcare closer to farmers in the island municipality, reducing travel barriers and improving access to basic medical assistance.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected two hospitals in Guiuan, Eastern Samar while pushing for more affordable and accessible healthcare in remote communities.
The agency emphasized that communities should respond calmly and respectfully when assisting individuals facing mental health concerns or serious psychosocial distress.
The Mountain Province Health Board adopted measures aimed at improving resource use and delivering more consistent services, especially in geographically disadvantaged areas.
The donated property will provide additional space for expanding hospital facilities and increasing healthcare capacity for patients across Pangasinan and nearby communities.