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Reaching the Promise of UHC: Healthcare Without Fear
The Philippines has increased population coverage for social health insurance (PhilHealth) to an unprecented high of 88% over the last 5 years.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Mental Health
Mental Health Act Explainer
According to the World Health Organization, more than 400 million people around the world have a mental health issue that causes a significant impact on their lives. In the Philippines, we already have high rates of depression even before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is why the passing of the Mental Health Act in 2018 was a huge step in addressing mental health concerns. This explainer shares important points that you need to know about the Mental Health Act.
By ACRI mhPAD Team, CBM Philippines, FYT Philippines
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Health Systems
Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Collaborators
Mapping geographic inequalities in oral rehydration therapy coverage in low-income and middle-income countries
By Veincent Christian F. Pepito
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Medical Device
Intelligent Sensors and Monitoring System for Low-cost Phototherapy Light for Jaundice Treatment
A prototype of a low-cost phototherapy light system (LPLS) was deployed by the Ateneo Innovation Center (AIC) at a public hospital in Metro Manila, Philippines.
By Paul M. Cabacungan, Carlos M. Oppus, Dr. Jeremie E. De Guzman, Dr. Gregory L. Tangonan, Ivan B. Culaba, Nerissa G. Cabacungan
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Special Topics
Emerging Patterns of HIV Infection and Control in the Philippines
A total of 50 carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 46 of them female prostitutes, have been detected through seroprevalence surveys by the Department of Health, Manila.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Health Systems
One Piece of the Puzzle to Solve the Human Resources for Health Crisis
This special theme issue of the Bulletin of the World Health Organization focuses on retention of health workers in rural and remote areas.
By Manuel M. Dayrit
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Health Systems
A National Program for Control of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections: The Philippine Experience
Maturing programs on child immunization and diarrheal diseases, a community-based research project, and a rational drug-use program facilitated the launching in 1989.
By Elvira SN Dayrit