Rappler's latest stories on hospitals in the Philippines
St Luke’s, Makati Med declare full capacity of COVID-19 beds
(UPDATED) The National Kidney and Transplant Institute has reached the 'danger zone' – meaning, it's nearing full capacity of its designated beds for COVID-19 patients
St Luke’s Medical Center says its hospitals have not reached full capacity
St Luke's Medical Center says that despite the continued increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, its hospitals remain 'fully equipped in handling any medical concern'
Davao City coronavirus lab starts recruiting after resignations
Mayor Sara Duterte downplays the resignations
How to help PGH safety officer, sons who were forced to leave home
Santiago takes pride in his work on the front lines. He says the coronavirus pandemic has made work more difficult, but he didn’t expect he would experience discrimination.
Hospitals in the Philippines: Where they are – and aren’t
There is a big difference between urban centers and remote areas, echoed by a stark contrast in poverty incidence
LIST: PH hospitals included in COVID-19 solidarity trial
81 patients from the 12 pilot hospitals in the Philippines are part of the World Health Organization's solidarity trial which aims to find a cure for the coronavirus disease
Among first Filipino nurses in his UAE hospital, Marlon Jimenea dies of COVID-19
His wife, healthcare assistant Merry Janet, says Marlon didn’t show signs of breaking down, so they both took his condition lightly. He died in the ICU, where he worked.
Tangled kites causing power outages in hospitals, says Meralco
In the first month of the Luzon lockdown, Meralco records 47 'unnecessary power interruptions' caused by foreign objects, with 13 hospitals among the affected customers
Metro Manila ICU capacity nears 'maximum' limit
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire says more rooms are being set up to prepare for a possible surge in patients brought by wider testing
How poor is PH health system? Many hospitals not qualified to test for coronavirus
The national government didn’t immediately see the need to accredit qualified laboratories to test COVID-19 samples right after the first case was reported. There was failure to think ahead.
Saan maaaring kumonsulta ang non-COVID patients ng PGH?
PRESS RELEASE: Maaring dumulog ang mga pasyente ng PGH sa Diabetes, Thyroid, and General Endocrine Clinics sa kanilang hotline na 09310443763
How much PPE do you need to care for COVID-19 patients?
The Philippine General Hospital, a designated COVID-19 referral center, shares its strategies to conserve Protective Personal Equipment
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of April 4, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of April 4, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of April 2, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of April 2, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of April 1, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of April 1, 2020
IN PHOTOS: San Juan City opens new coronavirus ward
Mayor Francis Zamora says it is the city's contribution to reducing the burden of secondary and tertiary hospitals fighting the novel coronavirus disease
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 31, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 31, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 30, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 30, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 26, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 26, 2020
Makati Medical Center reaches full capacity for coronavirus cases
Close to 70 patients, including those who have tested positive for the virus and those waiting for results, are currently confined at the hospital
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 25, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 25, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 24, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 24 2020
St. Luke’s QC, BGC hit max capacity, 'no longer capable' of taking virus cases
The hospitals are treating 48 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 139 PUIs, and 592 health care frontliners who are in quarantine
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 23, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 23, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 22, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 22, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 21, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 21, 2020
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 20, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 20, 2020
Medical industry leaders to DOH: Designate dedicated coronavirus hospitals now
'If we do not put our act together, the prospect of the healthcare delivery systems crashing down is imminent and real,' the chiefs of 11 hospitals in Metro Manila say in a unity statement
PH coronavirus watch: Confirmed cases per hospital, as of March 19, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of March 19, 2020
Where are testing centers for coronavirus in PH?
(25th UPDATE) As of July 11, tests are conducted at full scale in 63 laboratories nationwide and in 22 labs using Gene Xpert. At least 93 other laboratories are being prepared to handle tests.
SM Group donates P100M worth of medical supplies to RITM, PGH
The group is also helping to improve the availability of coronavirus testing kits
DOH: 4 new coronavirus cases admitted in hospitals in Metro Manila
Health Assistant Secretary Maria Rosario Vergeire reminds the public that only persons exhibiting flu-like symptoms after traveling to countries with 2019-nCoV cases or being exposed to confirmed cases should be tested for possible infection
St Luke's Medical Center to rise in Aseana City, Parañaque
'This new facility will be at the forefront of convenience to patients and health practitioners alike,' says St Luke's Medical Center CEO Arturo de la Peña
DOH monitors 3 people for ‘flu symptoms’ at San Lazaro Hospital
Two of the 3 patients in San Lazaro Hospital have a history of travel to Wuhan, China, the outbreak's epicenter
SEC sides with Bengzon in The Medical City takeover
(UPDATED) The Securities and Exchange Commission says Jose Xavier Gonzales' companies misled the board and omitted facts to creep their way into gaining control of The Medical City
[OPINION] It’s time to talk about the moral injury being done to our healthcare workers
Physician suicide happens as early as medical school. Sexual harassment and gender discrimination are taboo topics amid powerful male-dominated leaderships.
Francis Zamora appoints ex-military doctor as San Juan hospital chief
‘I chose a general to instill order and discipline in San Juan Medical Center,’ the mayor says of Brigadier General Joseph Acosta, former commander of the AFP Medical Center
Manny Pangilinan's hospital chain plans stock market debut
Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings Incorporated proposes to sell at a maximum of P182 per share
Duterte signs law creating PH Coast Guard General Hospital
The new hospital is supposed to provide comprehensive health care services to PCG personnel, employees, their dependents, and retired personnel
Hospitals urged to reduce plastic waste
International NGO Health Care Without Harm wants to influence hospitals to reduce plastic use and help local government units craft better policies that can also guide hospitals
Ayala's AC Health to build Philippines' first cancer hospital
Ayala Corporation's health unit will invest some P2 billion for a cancer specialty hospital in Metro Manila
OFW hospital to open in Pampanga
The facility, in the city of San Fernando, is targeted for completion by 2020
Senate bets want more public hospitals to address health woes among poor
A progressive candidate says discretionary funds should be slashed to add more to the budget for the universal health care law
DOH Calabarzon eyes malnutrition wards in hospitals in 2019
DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo Janairo says counselling, proper nutrition assessment, and education of patients will be included in nutrition programs
AFP probes up to P200M worth of hospital contracts
‘We will fix this in one month,’ says AFP chief General Carlito Galvez Jr. The dismissed AFP Medical Center commander was his classmate at the military academy.
Private hospitals warn TRAIN 2 will jack up medical bills
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines also says cutting corporate tax incentives would lead to the closure of some hospitals
House OKs on 3rd reading bill vs privatization of public hospitals
Under House Bill 7437, at least 90% of the total bed capacity of all public hospitals would be allotted for poor patients
What Duterte government’s P100M subsidies can do for PGH patients
With quicker turnover of patients, funds for medical tests, and access to free medicine in a matter of days, the Philippine General Hospital can treat more indigents
Is the anti-dengue drug trial ordered by Ona ethical?
The Philippine Council for Health Research and Development says it approved only the technical aspects of the clinical trials of ActRx TriAct for dengue treatment
