Health Archives - Page 11 of 26

CHO: Revive 4 o’clock habit as dengue cases up 117.5%

August 28, 2024

The City Health Office (CHO) has called on Bacolod barangays Aug. 27 to lead the resumption of the 4 o’clock habit in the fight against the spread of dengue, with the cases up 117.5 percent in the first eight months of this year.

Negros Or. to receive P2M in contraceptives from DOH

August 26, 2024

The Department of Health in Region 7 has allocated some P2 million worth of family planning commodities for Negros Oriental.

Dengue cases in Neg. Occ. up by 151.88%

August 23, 2024

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental increased by 151.88 percent in almost eight months this year compared to the cases for the same period in 2023, a report of the Provincial Health Office (PHO.)

Negros Occ. logs 94% increase in dengue cases

August 17, 2024

Dengue cases in Negros Occidental further increased by 94 percent, with six deaths, as of Aug. 10, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) report showed.

PhilHealth launched KonSulTa caravan in Dumaguete City

August 7, 2024

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) and the city government of Dumaguete launched the Konsultang Sulit at Tama (KonSulTa) caravan recently, pursuant to the Universal Health Care Law that aims to improve access and delivery of healthcare services to those in need.

Admission in 2 gov’t hospitals temporarily halted

July 29, 2024

The admission of patients in two government-managed hospitals in Negros Occidental have been temporarily halted since July 27 due to full bed capacity.

PhilHealth tasked to explain P89.9 billion excess funds

July 24, 2024

Senator Juan Victor Ejercito yesterday called on the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) why its budget allocation has not been properly utilized with the agency having P89.9 billion excess funds.

‘Buntis’ congress in Victorias

July 22, 2024

Eighty pregnant women participated in the Buntis Congress and availed of free services and lectures on maternal healthcare at the Victorias City Coliseum lobby recently.

Dengue cases up by 17.7% in NegOcc

July 20, 2024

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has stepped up efforts to combat dengue cases in Negros Occidental, which increased by 17.7 percent in the first seven months of 2024.

Bagonhons benefit from medical mission

July 15, 2024

About 400 Bagonhons benefited from the outreach program and medical mission conducted by the Go Bago Team and Dynamic Lions Club of Bacolod-District 301 B at the Barangay Sagasa covered court in Bago City July 14.