Archive for the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category

The Staying Alive Foundation is all about empowering young people who want to make a difference in their communities. The foundation is looking look for youth-led organisations that raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and that have received little or no previous funding. The grants is maximum of ... Full story

The country’s first-ever National Center for Geriatric Health (NCGH) is now providing specialized services for the elderly many of them belonging to the marginalized sector. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Charito Planas said this is part of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s social safety net and health services program ... Full story

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo today stressed that development and economic growth must be alongside environment protection. In her message at the Lions Club 61st Multiple District Convention this morning at the Araneta Coliseum, the President said the theme of the Convention ... Full story

 President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s policies and programs increased the exclusive breastfeeding rate almost four times and ushered in a new direction for breastfeeding as an important part of public healthcare and national development. Dra. Elvira Henares-Esguerra, founding president of Children for Breastfeeding Inc. (CfB), said the ... Full story

Pondo ng Pinoy is inviting those interested proponents to submit project proposals that will have direct impact to the beneficiaries/communities most particularly in their work on HIV/AIDS. The usual projects that they fund are: Health (prevention, education, awareness), Micro-entreprise ... Full story

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) gives special attention to adolescents and youth through their participation in a variety of activities, initiatives and programs designed to build on their skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. This includes policy ... Full story

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Senior citizens of Manila and nearby areas are now assured of quality and affordable healthcare after the first ever hospital to cater to the specific needs of aging citizens opened its doors to the public this morning. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the ... Full story

Roxas City (28 April) -- The government was able to provide training and employment to 140 registered nurses in Capiz. Capiz Labor and Employment Provincial Director Ricardo Monegro disclosed that a total of 140 Capiceño nurses have availed of the government's training cum employment under ... Full story

26 APRIL 2010 LAS VEGAS, NV – Ambassador Willy C. Gaa leads ribbon cutting ceremonies during the inauguration of Medical Tour Experts, Inc. (MTE) in Nevada.  MTE’s focus is in ... Full story