Health & Science
Guidelines for PhilHealth’s eye care coverage out by November
The Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) are finalizing coverage guidelines for optometric services and free prescription eyeglasses, aiming for completion by the end of November.
Security Bank Foundation empowers educators with new teaching methods to boost students’ learning
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) regularly enhances its educational programs by providing innovative training sessions to teachers from its beneficiary schools across the country.
Meningococcal Group B Vaccine gets FDA approval
GSK Philippines has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its vaccine preventing the Invasive meningococcal disease, a major cause of meningitis and meningococcal sepsis.
Asian Eye Institute publishes ‘breakthrough studies’ ahead of World Sight Day
In anticipation of World Sight Day on 10 October, the Asian Eye Institute highlights significant advancements in eye health research by its leading ophthalmologists.
PhilHealth commits to start eye care coverage by November 2024
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has committed to include optometric services and prescription eyeglasses in its coverage by the end of November 2024. This initiative was lauded by the Integrated Philippine Association of Optometrists (IPAO) during a joint Senate committee meeting on health and finance.
