Many transgender Filipinos self-medicate with hormones, not by choice, but because gender-affirming healthcare remains difficult to access. Experts say expanding transgender health services is key to making hormone therapy safer and more accessible. Read more »
St. Luke’s Medical Center (SLMC) has earned major recognition in the healthcare sector after being ranked among the leading medical institutions in the region in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026 list released by Newsweek and Statista. Read more »
Access to advanced heart diagnostic services has become more convenient for residents of Zambales following the launch of a new artificial intelligence-powered medical facility at the President Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Hospital (PRMMH). Read more »
In Aklan, a new package of medical assistance from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is expected to help strengthen the province’s healthcare capabilities and expand access to essential services. Read more »
Funding has been secured under the 2026 national budget to support aspiring doctors through a government scholarship initiative focused on public service. Read more »
A health expert is urging the public to limit coffee and processed food intake as extreme heat continues to push heat index levels to dangerous ranges in several areas of the country. Read more »
