The Sta. Rosa Community Hospital in Barangay Talima, Olango Island, has reopened with enhanced facilities, including specialized wards and expanded services like ultrasound and laboratory diagnostics, to improve healthcare access for island residents.
The Department of Health alerts citizens about rabies risks from animal bites, while PhilHealth confirms coverage for treatment. Cases have dropped 65% compared to last year.
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation has launched its first GAMOT-accredited pharmacy in Zambales, providing members with P20,000 worth of essential outpatient medications annually at no extra cost through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program.
The Cebu Provincial Government has allocated four mammogram machines to hospitals in Danao, Carcar, and Bogo, enhancing breast cancer detection and reducing patient travel to Cebu City.
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Health authorities in Davao City are intensifying calls for responsible pet ownership and public awareness following recent rabies deaths in children. Cases have doubled, highlighting vaccine shortages and prevention strategies.
Home Credit Philippines, in partnership with Runrio, organizes the Takbo #ParaSaLife fun run in Cebu on March 29, 2026, featuring 10K, 5K, 3K, and 1K Pet Run distances to promote community health and wellness.
Home Credit Philippines and RunRio bring the Takbo #ParaSaLife wellness run to Cebu for the first time on March 29, 2026, following a successful Manila event with over 4,500 participants.
HMAC Motors Incorporated organizes its first HMAC Run at Mandani Baywalk Park in Mandaue City on March 15, 2026, promoting employee health and team bonding through 10K, 5K, and 3K races with cash prizes.
Home Credit's inaugural 'Takbo Para sa Life' fun run in Cebu City on March 29, 2026, anticipates over 2,000 participants, featuring multiple race categories, cash prizes, and a pet run.
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The Davao City Veterinarian Office is strengthening its Information Education Campaigns in schools to raise rabies awareness, urging students to report animal bites immediately to prevent fatal risks.
Iloilo City Health Office launches a one-stop integrated health service program for women from March 16-20, 2026, offering free screenings, consultations, and preventive care to improve accessibility and support during National Women's Month.
The Pampanga Provincial Government organized a comprehensive seminar for 2,687 pregnant women, focusing on newborn care, nutrition, and safe delivery practices during Women's Month celebrations.
Health experts recommend walking or cycling as alternative transport to combat obesity and save on fuel, citing benefits like reduced health risks and cost savings during the Middle East crisis.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government directs local governments to organize community fitness events, expand parks, and implement car-free Sundays to combat rising obesity rates.
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Davao City's Sports Development Division has extended the Car-Free Sunday route to Bucana Bridge, offering residents more space for walking, jogging, and cycling every Sunday from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., starting March 8, 2026.
The Department of Health expresses strong support for the proposed Magna Carta for barangay health workers, aiming to institutionalize standards, ensure fair compensation, and integrate them into primary care networks.
Governor Lilia Pineda led a preventive healthcare mission in Macabebe and Masantol, providing free medical consultations and medicines to more than one thousand Kapampangan residents.
The City Health Office of San Fernando, Pampanga is investigating a suspected mass food poisoning incident affecting 381 students at Maimpis Integrated High School. Over 100 students required medical consultation after experiencing symptoms including vomi
The FDA confirms Nestlé Philippines is addressing all complaints about recalled Nan Optipro and Nankid Optipro products, with over 330,000 units retrieved and nearly 200,000 scheduled for destruction.
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A dermatologist explains that dark patches on the nape, armpits, or groin could be acanthosis nigricans, often linked to diabetes, genetics, or cancer, urging medical consultation.
Watsons Philippines and Unilab partnered for the Share the Alaga Run, gathering 8,000 Watsons Club members at SM Mall of Asia Complex to promote accessible healthcare and celebrate milestone anniversaries.
The Officers' Ladies Club of Pampanga Police Provincial Office organized a blood donation event in San Fernando, aiming to ensure stable blood supply for patients. The initiative, supported by local partners, emphasized volunteerism and life-saving commun
The Department of Health states vaping is not less harmful than cigarettes, citing bans in multiple countries. DOH pushes for higher age limits and taxes to curb youth access.
Healthcare professionals Menuchka and Annika Ballos underwent bladeless LASIK at Borough Lasik Center Cagayan de Oro, transforming their lives with clear vision and freedom from glasses.
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The FDA removed Bosentan from VAT-exempt health products, clarifying it treats pulmonary arterial hypertension, not systematic hypertension. Meanwhile, 69 new medicines for cancer, diabetes, and mental illness were added to the list.
A new pediatric facility in Clark, Pampanga, is set to begin operations in July 2026, offering comprehensive care including ICU, cardiology, and imaging services. The project, under the Regional Specialty Centers Act, aims to improve healthcare access in
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and the Department of Health have launched 'SimbaKalusugan,' a program delivering medical services directly to parish communities in Cavite, with plans for expansion.
The Department of Health reveals the Zero Balance Billing program has assisted 1.6 million patients with PHP95 billion in hospital bills from July 2025 to January 2026, with plans to expand coverage to middle-class workers.
Cebu Province's surgical and community medical missions in early February 2026 provided healthcare services to 639 residents, including 69 major operations and treatments across multiple locations.
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Health officials in Central Visayas are urging Filipinos, especially seniors, to register with PhilHealth to fully access benefits under the Universal Health Care Law, including free consultations and medicines.
