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File photo shows a healthcare worker conducting an initial assessment of the annual medical physical examination of clients.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) will focus on access to primary healthcare and proper nutrition this year, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said on Thursday.
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Speaking at the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Herbosa said these are also the most challenging areas the sector faces.
Article continues after this advertisementAccording to Herbosa, the DOH will improve primary health services, particularly for those living in geographically isolated areas.
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Meanwhile, Herbosa said that focusing on proper nutrition could help lessen the burden of the health sector.
Article continues after this advertisementIf Filipinos eat healthy food, have regular and proper exercise, and stay away from vices, then they could build a strong immune system and the government will only have to give them vaccines as prevention for diseases, he said.
Herbosa further said that the DOH’s initiatives were also in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to shift the agency’s focus from cure to prevention.
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