As we continue the fight against COVID-19, one of the biggest killers in the country remains overlooked — Tuberculosis (TB). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines has the highest incidence rate of active TB among all Asian countries.
Category: Health and Wellness
Happy Life Rubbing Alcohol
As the covid19 continuously post a threat in our society, as a new variant emerge and an all-time high in the number of cases being recorded, now more than ever, we need to protect ourselves and our families by using a quality rubbing alcohol if hand washing is not possible together with social distancing, boosting our immunity, being vaccinated and by wearing a face mask.
Wear Your Confidence While Breathing Clean, Pure Air
Building on the success of the first Wearable Air Purifier, LG introduced a slimmer and smarter version to the local market. LG’s re-engineered PuriCare™ Wearable Air Purifier is upgraded from the innovative, wearable device LG first launched last year. The latest model offers an enhanced all-around performance along with a convenient voice amplification feature and a more comfortable, lightweight design.
JUNK VAPE BILL NOW!
More than 60 medical organizations and tobacco control advocacy groups gather today to call on the Senate of the Philippines to junk Senate Bill No. 2239, an Act Regulating the Importation, Manufacture, Sale, Packaging, Distribution, Use, And Communication of Vapor Products and Heated Tobacco Products, commonly known as the Vape Bill.
PhilHealth now covers home isolation of mild and asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) announced its coverage on home isolation of COVID-19 confirmed mild and asymptomatic patients through its Circular No. 2021-0014 published on August 19, 2021 and will take effect in 15 days from publication.
Defensil’s Donation Drive to Vaccine Sites Helps Filipinos to Live Safe Now
In line with their commitment to help Filipinos live safe now, Defensil Isopropyl Alcohol donated reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) and Defensil 70% Isopropyl Alcohol to several vaccination sites in Muntinlupa, San Juan and Pasig.
LIANHUA QINGWEN PROVES TO BE EFFECTIVE AGAINST THE DELTA VARIANT
Given the current surge, we could make very good use of the learnings we garnered from the prominent speakers who attended our webinar. Two most important learnings gathered from all panelists include “Early Intervention” and “Integration of Chinese and Western Medicine with Comprehensive Rehabilitation Treatment.”
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine and mRNA COVID-19 vaccines showed similar and favorable safety profiles in a population-based cohort study of over a million people
Safety profiles of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Vaccine, and the mRNA-based vaccine were similar and overall favorable. Very rare clotting disorders (TTS) were observed with both vaccines but these were in line with what would be expected in the general population and lower than in those diagnosed with COVID-19.
New partnership makes OMRON blood pressure monitors available in Mercury Drug stores nationwide
Latest OMRON HEM 7156-A model now available in the country’s leading drugstore.
Artificial Intelligence reshapes the insurance industry
AXA Philippines recently participated in the online regional roundtable discussion “Innovating with AI Technologies and Data Analytics” hosted by the Asia Internet of Things, Business Platform (AIBP) Focus, and Dell Technologies.