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in WellnessDayTuberculosis in the Philippines and what you need to know
As we continue the fight against COVID-19, one of the biggest killers in the country remains overlooked — Tuberculosis (TB). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Philippines has the highest incidence rate of active TB among all Asian countries. More
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in WellnessDayBuilding capacities for multi-drug resistant TB in “Big 3” regions in the Philippines
Global healthcare company Johnson & Johnson (Philippines), Inc. in cooperation with the Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines-Manila and the local Department of Health (DOH) are expanding the roll-out of the online learning platform, Tuberculosis (TB) Academy to three key regions in continuing to build the country’s capacity to […] More
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in WellnessDayWorld TB Day 2021: Duque calls for urgent recovery to prevent TB deaths
Estimating over 100,000 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB) in the next five years, Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III sounded the alarm for a swift recovery in TB care and services amid COVID-19 quarantine restrictions. More
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in WellnessDayIVY Lives to Tell her #TBFreePH Story (Last Part)
An estimated 10 million people are infected with active tuberculosis (TB) each year, and around 1.6 million die from the disease, making it one of the world’s top infectious killer today. More
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in WellnessDay
IVY Lives to Tell her #TBFreePH Story (Part 3)
Tuberculosis remains to be one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide but with advanced medical technology, TB is now preventable and curable. Proper TB treatment and the patient’s willingness to be cured is a big factor. It is believed that the health behaviors of TB patients and the support they get from their family […] More
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in WellnessDay
IVY Lives to Tell her #TBFreePH Story (Part 2)
Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, with 1.3 million deaths annually. Rapid diagnosis and proper disease control are crucial for preventing the spread of infection and for saving the lives of People with TB (PwTBs) who have a short life expectancy if not treated properly. Therefore, use of the most […] More
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in WellnessDay
IVY Lives to Tell her #TBFreePH Story (Part 1)
Here is a fact: Anyone can get Tuberculosis (TB). It knows no borders, and many people around the world are still suffering from TB. With 1.3 million deaths annually, TB remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. In the Philippines, TB is still a life-threatening problem. More