Tag: health workers
Catholic church leaders heed appeal of medical community, suspend public religious...
Public celebrations of the Holy Mass will be suspended in the Archdiocese of Manila and the Diocese of Cubao from Aug. 3 to 14
Philippine medical practitioners call for stricter quarantine measures
The doctors warned that the Philippines might suffer the fate of New York City, with patients dying at home or in stretchers due to COVID-19
Health is a right, not a privilege
With many far-flung communities unable to get the services of doctors, how can we expect to fight a deadly viral infection?
House passes measure to protect health front-liners
The proposed law seeks to stop discrimination against persons who are declared confirmed of COVID-19, healthcare workers and service providers
More Filipino health workers infected with new coronavirus disease
The 2,606 health workers with COVID-19 make up 14.4 percent of the total number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus disease in the country
Overburdened Philippine health care system
To help the government in addressing the coronavirus crisis, the Church has mobilized its machinery to extend help to the poor and the marginalized.
Artists pay tribute to Philippines’ real life heroes
The artists said health workers are "superhuman beings" because of their "selflessness to serve."
Who cares for caregivers?
Already battling great odds against a disease that has killed close to a thousand people, including several doctors and nurses, health workers also face severe mental health stress.
Pope Francis honors nurses, midwives as ‘saints next door’
Pope Francis honored nurses and midwives, calling them “guardians of life” and “saints next door” especially in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Full Text: Pope’s Message for International Nurses Day
Pope Francis sends a message to health workers, particularly nurses and midwives, on International Nurses Day.
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