Avail of Quezon City's Free HIV Self-Testing Kits in Three Easy Steps
Residents of Quezon City & other cities may get free HIV self-testing kits from the Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit. Free delivery for QC residents.
Public Health
Bangkok Launches ‘Motorlances,' a Lifeline With Two Wheels
Each “motorlance,” equipped with life-saving tools, can reach people faster and service areas that four-wheel ambulances cannot reach. Click to know more.
Macau Health Bureau Issues Dengue Warning Due to Recent Heavy Rains
The SSM is urging the public to be more alert as stagnant water brought by heavy rainfalls could become the breeding ground for Aedes species mosquitoes.
NHSO's Community Health Fund Facilitates Free Glasses, Eye Exams to Elderly
The Song Dao Nong Daeng municipality and CHF's initiative, implemented by Song Dao Community Hospital, extends eye tests and gives free glasses to the elderly.
COVID-19 Positivity Rate in the Philippines Rises to 32% in Just One Week
The Department of Health (DOH) has issued a warning that COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, with an increase of 32% in just a week. Read more here.
Gov’t Orders Recall on Indonesian Noodles Over Cancer-causing Substance
The MOH issued a recall order on the Ah Lai Penang White Curry and Indomie Special Chicken Flavour products following the detection of ethylene oxide.
Manila LGU Mulls Reimposing Mandatory Masks; DOH Says No Recommendation Yet
Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan clarified that the final decision will be made in the following days as health authorities continue to track the COVID-19 trend.
Macau Hospitals Receiving Higher Number of Emergency Visits Due to Flu
Macau hospitals have been receiving a higher number of emergency visits since the start of April, with most of the patients suffering from flu symptoms.