AstraZeneca demonstrated 100% efficacy AstraZeneca delivered another 661,100 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca to the Philippines in October, reaching the more than 10 million dose milestone in support the country’s mass vaccination programme. AstraZeneca, in partnership with the national government, local government, and the private sector is on track to deliver millions more doses between now and early next year directly and through the COVAX … Continue reading AstraZeneca reaches 10M dose milestone in PH

Iloilo City gives vax to Metro Iloilo-Guimaras hospitals Iloilo City’s Covid cases have dropped to double-digit since October 1. For the first six days of the month, the metropolis posted 69 average daily cases, with lowest of 39 cases Oct. 3 and highest 86 cases Oct. 2. “The city’s Covid response has been working as we see decline in confirmed cases. But we should not … Continue reading Covid-19 cases in Iloilo drop due to vaccination

Educators encouraged to include lessons about nature We may be living in concrete jungles or cooped up within the four walls of our homes, but this does not have to stop us from being with nature to achieve a healthier mind and disposition. Being with nature also promotes a more sustainable lifestyle. Sarah Queblatin, Permaculture Designer and Educator, Co-founder and Executive Director Green Releaf Initiative, … Continue reading Be one with nature for a healthier, happier life

Know how you can be part of The Medical City Iloilo’s Health is Essential, Do Not Delay Campaign Continue reading Health is essential, do not delay

Iloilo province will establish COVID-19 critical care units in Level 1 hospitals The Iloilo provincial government is boosting the capacity of its healthcare facilities to respond to the surge of COVID-19 cases and the advent of new variants. Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. said the province will establish COVID-19 critical care units in Level 1 hospitals to capacitate them in treating severe or critical COVID-19 patients. … Continue reading Iloilo Province boosts COVID-19 healthcare facilities

Lifetrack Medical Systems, a growing health-tech startup and one of the 2020 Emerge X Competition winners, joins hands with Microsoft to further accelerate its innovations in medical imaging and enable better healthcare access for people in developing markets. According to the World Health Organization, two-thirds of the world does not have access to basic radiology. In the Philippines, for every 100 million Filipinos, there are … Continue reading Lifetrack’s medical imaging enables better healthcare

31% of Cebu Pacific line pilots and crew already vaccinated Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading carrier, has already flown over 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines to 15 key domestic provinces since March 2021, with Cebu and Roxas as new destinations. This is in line with the airline’s continuous efforts to support our country’s goal to inoculate 58 to 70 million people to achieve herd immunity by … Continue reading Cebu Pacific carries over 1.78-M vaccine doses across PH

To address the lack of COVID-19 beds in the hospitals, The Medical City Iloilo launched its Out-of-Hospital Care (OH-C) Program. With the program, TMC Iloilo Iloilo extends the same quality care that it is offering in the hospital to a non-hospital setting by partnering with a local hotel. TMC Iloilo’s OH-C Program can be availed by suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms. Instead … Continue reading TMC Iloilo provides out-of-hospital care

The Iloilo City Government’s information dissemination and education campaign on vaccination against Covid-19 has been recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) on its social media accounts. The VAX or Vaccine Explainer is a series featuring medical experts and officials encouraging residents and non-residents of legal age working in the city to take the shot to boost their protection against the virus. The massive information … Continue reading DOH cites Iloilo City’s vaccination info drive

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought countless of challenges to everyone in Iloilo City. Yet, Ilonggos have shown strength and resiliency thus the city was dubbed as the “Wakanda of the Philippines”. To highlight these qualities, a documentary series that features the untold pandemic stories of the Ilonggos was born. Entitled “Wakanda of the Philippines: The Rebirth of Iloilo City”, this documentary series was produced by … Continue reading Documentary tells of Ilonggos’ resilience amid the pandemic

Blessing of the newly renovated Barotac Viejo Municipal Health Office and Birthing Facility Continue reading BDO Foundation renovates health centers in Iloilo, others

The Iloilo provincial government is ready to implement its vaccination drive to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. issued Executive Order No. 036, series of 2021, adopting the COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment and Immunization Plan 2021-2022 (COVAC Plan 21-22) of the Province of Iloilo. COVID-19 vaccination plan The COVID-19 vaccination plan aims to ensure that all eligible citizens in … Continue reading Iloilo Province ready to implement COVID-19 vaccination plan

The Iloilo provincial government is allotting an initial budget of P95 million for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine for its constituents. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan has approved the request of Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. to enter into a multilateral agreement to procure 271,000 doses of AztraZeneca AZD1222 vaccines. The multilateral agreement is between and among AztraZeneca and the national government, Department of Health, and the Iloilo … Continue reading Iloilo Province allots P95M for COVID-19 vaccines