Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue has inaugurated its groundbreaking Heart and Vascular Institute, featuring the Philippines' first fully hybrid treatment system. This advanced facility integrates imaging and surgery in one location, offering comprehensive cardi
The Department of Health calls on couples to use protection against sexually transmitted infections like HIV, offering free condoms, lubricants, and PrEP at health centers.
ARC Hospitals in Mactan has been rebranded as MactanMed following its acquisition by Mount Grace Hospitals, Inc., marking a transformative shift in healthcare delivery focused on community-centered care and clinical excellence in the Visayas region.
Bacolod City Government introduces an HIV/AIDS Online Platform Services and School-Based Educational Campaign to raise awareness and improve healthcare access for residents.
Health officials in Pampanga are preparing the province's inaugural floating hospital, designed to deliver medical services to remote coastal and flood-prone villages, with a successful dry run already conducted.
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Cebu Province announces free healthcare services in multiple towns from February 11-14, led by Dr. Nikki Catalan, with prophylactic medicines distributed during rainy season.
The Waling-Waling Rotary Club will host Zumbathon 2026 on February 22 at Davao City Coastal Road, a fitness fundraiser for House of Hope, Field of Dreams Children's Home, and End Polio Now campaign.
Cebu City Councilor Pastor 'Jun' Alcover Jr. announces successful recovery from Stage 1 prostate cancer surgery at Chong Hua Hospital, urging men to prioritize early detection through regular checkups.
The Department of Health announces plans to extend Zero Balance Billing coverage to PhilHealth Direct Contributors, including private room accommodations, benefiting middle-class earners.
The Philippines' inaugural outpatient cancer center will be established in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga, offering accessible and timely medical services to patients across the province.
Following Tropical Storm Basyang's impact, PhilHealth advises the public to watch for leptospirosis symptoms and confirms benefit packages are available for affected members.
Davao City Health Office urges residents to avoid unlicensed dental practitioners and seek affordable care at health centers, offering free services during Oral Health Month.
The Department of Health mandates a P2,800 price ceiling for Rapid HIV Diagnostic Algorithm tests across all labs to ensure affordable and standardized healthcare access.
Cebu welcomes the Awaken Outdoor Series - Hyrox 365 Fitness Club Edition on Feb. 28, 2026, at Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. This inclusive indoor fitness competition features nine challenging stations open to all skill levels, promoting community health a
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Cebu will host its first-ever Hyrox competition outdoors at Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City on February 28, 2026. The Awaken Outdoor Series features nine challenging gym exercises for fitness enthusiasts.
Taguig City and Jhpiego introduce HPV DNA testing in workplaces like Eight8Ate and Team Pacific to boost cervical cancer screening for women employees, enhancing access and early detection.
Ormoc City, Unilab Foundation, and Gatchalian Medical Center sign an MOU to develop a Universal Health Care-aligned framework for Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas, aiming to improve access and quality of primary healthcare services.
The Philippine Cancer Society reports over 150,000 new cancer cases annually, with breast and cervical cancers most common. PhilHealth encourages screening through benefit packages.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an urgent advisory about counterfeit Equirab anti-rabies serum circulating in Davao markets, warning of potential health risks and penalties for sellers.
The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minglanilla organizes a medical mission for cataract and pterygium eye surgeries on February 11, 2026, with limited slots available.
A Cebu health official details the standard referral process for an accident victim transferred from Cebu Provincial Hospital-Carcar, emphasizing Level 1 facility limits and DOH e-Referral System use.
Davao City Health Office provides free leprosy detection and treatment, emphasizing early check-ups to prevent disabilities and combat stigma.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa announces plans to extend zero balance billing to LGU-managed provincial hospitals using a PHP1 billion support fund, aiming to reduce patient expenses nationwide.
The Pampanga provincial government's pneumonia vaccination program has successfully immunized approximately 4,000 senior citizens in Lubao municipality, focusing on coastal and immobile residents through community-based and house-to-house delivery.
Lapu-Lapu City Hospital successfully performed its first Close Reduction Intramedullary Nailing (CR-IMN) orthopedic surgery, utilizing advanced C-arm technology for real-time imaging and improved patient outcomes.
A Cebu City mother alleges that a five-hour delay and lack of specialists at Cebu City Medical Center led to her newborn's death, sparking calls for hospital accountability and staffing reforms.
Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda met with Health and Wellness Solutions to discuss potential telehealth services that could expand the province's Alagang Nanay health program.
Lapu-Lapu City Hospital has successfully performed its first major orthopedic surgery using advanced C-arm imaging technology, enhancing surgical precision and expanding its medical capabilities for complex procedures.