The Tzu Chi Foundation has begun construction of its first hospital in the Philippines, transforming decades of free medical missions into a permanent center for affordable, compassionate healthcare aimed at underserved communities.
Bird Flu Forces Emergency Ban in Zamboanga Sibugay โ Officials Race to Stop a Wider Outbreak
Authorities in western Mindanao have imposed stricter quarantine measures after avian influenza was confirmed in three farms in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Officials fear the virus could spread through poultry and livestock trade routes, prompting intensified checkpoints and a formal ban…
Medical Mission Benefits Nearly 500 Boys Receive Free Circumcision, Medical Care in Remote BARMM Villages
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys from poor Moro and indigenous families, while hundreds of residents also received free eye checkups and medical consultations through a joint outreach led by BARMM…
Free โOplan Tuliโ in Cotabato Draws Praise from Local Executives, Benefits 100+ Boys
A BARMM-led โOplan Tuliโ in Kabacan provides free circumcision to 129 boys, earning praise from Cotabato officials for reaching marginalized families.
Sinolinding Leads Vision Screening Among Langgongan Elementary Students In Kapalawan
Students of Langgongan Elementary School in Kapalawan underwent vision screening to detect eyesight problems that may be affecting their academic performance.
Bangsamoro Govโt Equips 25 Lanao del Sur Barangays With Medical, Emergency Response Gear
MARAWI CITY, Philippines โ The Bangsamoro Governmentโs Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) on Tuesday, February 10, distributed medical and emergency response equipment to 25 barangay local government units (BLGUs) in Lanao del Sur to strengthen frontline health…
South Cotabato Gets Fresh โฑ200M Melco Grant For Hospital Expansion
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines โ The South Cotabato provincial government will receive a fresh โฑ200 million grant from Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation to expand hospital infrastructure in the province, officials announced following a coordination meeting in Manila on January 29, 2026.…
Nipah Virus Explained: Symptoms, Transmission, And Global Risk
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have heightened health surveillance after India confirmed new cases of the deadly Nipah virus, a zoonotic disease with a high fatality rate but limited human-to-human transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) said two cases…
Microplastics May Affect Childrenโs Health Before Theyโre Born, Study Finds
Microplastics are everywhere: in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Scientists have long warned about their potential health risks. Now, a new study suggests their impact may go even further โ possibly affecting…
