With dialysis and kidney transplantation hardly affordable to the middle and lower income classes, a House bill making these affordable and prescribing set of laws governing such services, has passed the health committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill making kidney donations, dialysis affordable approved at House committee

In signing Executive Order No. 19 creating a Philippine Heart Center Annex in the Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga, President Marcos is trying to decongest the PHCA in Diliman, Quezon City and make heart diagnostics and treatment more available to people in Pampanga, so they won’t travel to Manila for such services.

Why not a Heart Center in Clark

A silent but potent threat looms over our nation, silently infiltrating the lives of millions of Filipinos. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is spreading at an alarming rate, with over 7 million cases reported as of 2021, according to a study conducted by the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). What's even more concerning is the vast number of undiagnosed cases, suggesting that the actual figures could be even higher.

Surge in kidney disease cases alarming 

BJ 'Tolits' Forbes (2nd from left), actor and member of  Cannahopefuls, Inc., discussed the benefits of medical-grade cannabis especially for children experiencing various diseases, including seizures and epilepsy, during the weekly Media Health Forum held in Quezon City.

MEDICAL CANNABIS

Dr. Gem Mutia, founder of the Philippines Society of Cannabinoid Society, and Richard Nixon Gomez, a scientist and inventor of  Bauertek Corp., join the weekly Health Forum on the importance of cannabis for health treatment.

CANNABIS FOR HEALTH

London-based market intelligence agency, Aging Analytics Agency, in a profile of over 2,800 companies, 1,500 investors and 80 R&D hubs, found that undiagnosed diabetes cases had reached 40 percent with the highest incidences  in Africa, Southeast Asia and Western Pacific.


Undiagnosed diabetes cases reach 40% worldwide

MESSAGE SENT

A heartbreaking incident recently happened in San Remegio, Antique, sending shockwaves through the online community. A  child tragically lost his life after choking on a seemingly harmless treat – gummy candy. This devastating event serves as a somber reminder of the often-overlooked dangers that lurk behind the colorful and enticing world of gummy sweets, particularly for our vulnerable little ones.

Unwrapping the Dangers of Gummy Candy for Kids

Department of Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos, Diabetes Philippines President Dr. Francis Pasaporte, AstraZeneca Asia Vice President Sylvia Varela, AstraZeneca PH President Lotis Ramin United Kingdom Ambassador Laure Beaufils and Sweden’s Annika Thuborg

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Your smile is a powerful tool—a reflection of your joy, confidence, and overall well-being. It is a gateway to positive interactions and a symbol of good health. To ensure your smile remains bright and healthy, prioritizing oral health is essential. By adopting a proactive approach to dental care, you can enjoy the benefits of a radiant smile and safeguard your overall health.

Oral health: your smile depends on it 

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