(Eagle News) — In the Philippines, cancer remains a national health priority concern. It is the third leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the country after diseases of the heart and the vascular system, according to the Department of Health. Globally, cancer is the second leading cause of death, and is responsible for an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Globally, about 1 in 6 deaths is due to cancer. The DOH has set […]
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Paninigarilyo, isa sa mga sanhi ng cancer – DOH
ZABOANGA SIBUGAY (Eagle News) – Nagsagawa ng media forum ang Department of Health (DOH) sa kasagsagan ng National Cancer Consciousness Week sa Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. Ito ay upang maipalaganap ang kaalaman tungkol sa sakit na cancer at kung papaano ito maiiwasan. Layunin ng DOH na maging katuwang ang media sa pagbibigay sa publiko ng tamang impormasyon tungkol sa sakit na ito. Sa presentasyon ng DOH na inilahad ni Romelia Heraldo, DMO IV – DOH Sibugay, sinasabing […]
National Cancer Consciousness Week
Known as the silent killer, cancer is one of the leading causes of death not only in the Philippines but in the whole world as well. But we can do something to fight and prevent this dreaded disease. Prevention and early detection are our best weapons against cancer. Spread the word! The third week of January is National Cancer Consciousness Week





