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Paying attention to mental health Inquirer Opinion

At least 3.6 million Filipinos, based on 2020 data from the Department of Health, suffer from mental illness and this number is most likely to have increased in the past three years. Yet, per findings of a study by the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative recently published in this paper, many Filipinos struggling with mental health issues still

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Undernutrition a public health imperative Inquirer Opinion

WEBUndernutrition a public health imperative. There’s a saying that “pain in one’s little finger is felt by the whole body,” which is true of undernutrition. Chronically …

Category: Nutrition Go Health

Social determinants of health Inquirer Opinion

WEBSocial determinants of health. We live in a much healthier world today. In the 20th century alone, life expectancy increased by 30 years as a result of major …

Category: Health Go Health

Health issues from El Niño and climate change

WEBThere are three areas where we can start to enhance our health system’s ability to combat El Niño and climate change. First is to ensure the quality, precision, …

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Preventing a mental health crisis Inquirer Opinion

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that unaddressed mental health issues will put a huge burden on future generations. As of 2021, WHO estimated …

Category: Mental health Go Health

The power of self-care Inquirer Opinion

WEBResponsible self-care allows us to help the health system by only going to the hospital when necessary. Globally, it is estimated that self-care saves up to USD 199 …

Category: Health Go Health

Public health challenges for 2020 (Part I) Inquirer Opinion

WEBThis year has been very eventful for public health in the Philippines. In February, amid much fanfare and anticipation, the Universal Health Care Act (Republic …

Category: Health Go Health

Health is economy Inquirer Opinion

WEBHealth is wealth,” though a cliché, has scarcely been uttered during this coronavirus pandemic. Not surprising as it has become second nature to individuals, …

Category: Coronavirus Go Health

Health care for the few Inquirer Opinion

WEBMedically unattended deaths. In 2022, every Filipino spent P10,059.49 for health-care goods and services, as household out-of-pocket payments accounted for …

Category: Medical Go Health

Our health in a changing climate Inquirer Opinion

WEBHealth must be a key element in local and national climate policies. It is essential to assess which localities are most at risk for climate-related health issues, and …

Category: Health Go Health

Beyond mental health insurance

WEBIncreasing mental health cases. The DOH said it was working on these gaps and expects to finish training 2,548 health personnel from 1,259 rural health units on …

Category: Mental health Go Health

PhilHealth unequipped for universal health care Inquirer Opinion

WEBFor universal health care to achieve its goal, several factors must be in place, including: a strong, efficient, well-run health system that meets priority health …

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PhilHealth’s role in pursuing universal health coverage

WEBBy covering these services, PhilHealth plays a significant role in making primary health care services more affordable and accessible to the population. …

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Quackery and cures Inquirer Opinion

WEBQuackery and cures. By: Kay Rivera - @inquirerdotnet. Philippine Daily Inquirer / 04:07 AM May 10, 2021. With the amount of medical misinformation that has …

Category: Medical Go Health

Preparing for El Niño: The heat is on and our health is at risk

WEBIt can even take its toll on our mental health. Second, increasing temperature, precipitation, and humidity compounded by food and water issues can …

Category: Mental health, Food Go Health

Healthcare ethics in PH Inquirer Opinion

WEBCaring for the health of people is a most sensitive and demanding profession because it directly affects life itself and the quality of a person’s existence. For this …

Category: Health Go Health

Politics in healthcare Inquirer Opinion

WEBHealth budgets are reviewed and legislated by politicians. The Dengvaxia billions are just the tip of the iceberg; the follow-ups and monitoring that the Department …

Category: Health Go Health

Making health care more affordable

WEBTo be sure, these exemptions would benefit millions of Filipinos but the government still needs to do a lot more to make health care affordable because costs …

Category: Health Go Health

Health literacy for all Filipinos Inquirer Opinion

WEBOne response seen by policymakers to this predicament is the pursuit of health literacy — that is, increasing the public’s baseline health knowledge. The recently …

Category: Health Go Health

Pass senate bill advocating for menstrual health and rights

WEBAdvocating for menstrual health and rights is fighting for human rights like gender equality and quality education. We have already made progress addressing the …

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Mental health month (2): Myths, misconceptions Inquirer Opinion

WEBMental health month (2): Myths, misconceptions. As much as there is a growing awareness and acceptance of mental health, there are still lots of confusion …

Category: Mental health Go Health

COP28 Health Day: Finding courage to lead Inquirer Opinion

WEBAs the health community across Southeast Asia gets ready for COP28’s Health Day discussions, we need to be brave, to exercise leadership which is perhaps …

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