Blood Drives in Region VI Alleviate Worst Dengue Outbreak in Decades
Region VI in the Philippines is facing its worst dengue outbreak in decades. The Department of Health has declared a state of emergency in the region as doctors and foreign relief are being channeled to Region VI. With only 11 hospitals and a few dozen health units in...
The Dengue Situation in Region VI (July 2019)
Last 9 July 2019, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III declared a dengue outbreak in Region VI of the Philippines. Iloilo City included, the region is undergoing its worst dengue epidemic in recorded history. As of 29 June 2019, statistics indicate 13,164 dengue...
Philippine Maternal Health: Longer Maternity Leave and Higher Financial Benefits
February 20, 2019 marks the enactment of the lauded Expanded Maternity Leave Law. Under this mandate, women working in government and private sectors have 105-day paid leave regardless of the mode of delivery. On top of this are additional 15 days for single mothers,...
US Healthcare Spending Hits Record High $3.65-trillion
Healthcare coverage in the US is a controversial topic. Over the course of its many legislative debates, the international community has not shied away from sharing their own ideas. As a distinctive system among first-world countries, the US implements a health system...