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Read more about the article Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners
FIDGET SPINNERS. Fidget spinners are popular these days and are sold along the streets in Davao City for P80 to P100 each. However, the group Ecowaste Coalition warned of the health risks of hand spinners that have not passed quality tests. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Group warns public on health risks of fidget spinners

A health and environmental watch group warned the public on Thursday about the potential harm of using the popular fidget spinners that have not passed both quality and safety procedures.

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Read more about the article Lingap Para sa Bayan: One-stop shop for health services opens in Davao
ONE STOP SHOP. The Lingap Para Sa Bayan, a one stop shop facility to cater to indigent patients was introduced to the public on Friday, July 7. (L-R) City Mayor's Office Chief of Staff Atty. Raul Nadela Jr., Southern Philippines Medical Center Medical Chief Dr. Leopoldo Vega, and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio attend the launching of the project at the Southern Philippines Medical Center where patients would no longer have to troop to different government agencies to avail of assistance. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Lingap Para sa Bayan: One-stop shop for health services opens in Davao

Indigent patients in the city and nearby provinces will no longer have to go to different government offices when trying to access government health services with the opening of a one stop shop at the Southern Philippines Medical Center here Friday, July 7.

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Read more about the article Nutrition Council 11 wants food establishment show calorie count
NUTRI-KARENDERIA. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Maria Teresa Ungson says they are eyeing to launch a program for food establisents to label the calorie count on each food serving in Davao City. Ungson said in a press conference held at the SM City Davao, on Monday, July 3, that the program aims to lessen obesity and overweight cases in the city. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/davaotoday.com)

Nutrition Council 11 wants food establishment show calorie count

Are you conscious of your calorie intake? A new program of the Nutrition Council in Davao region aims to make the public be aware of the calories from the food served in the establishments.

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Read more about the article Paquibato district has highest number of malnutrition cases in Davao City
LACK OF AWARENESS. City Health Office Nutrition Officer II Eloisa Simbahon points out the mothers’ lack of awareness and education as one of the factors why children experience malnutrition. Simbahon said in a press conference held at the City Engineer’s Office on Thursday, June 29, that government agencies are taking various actions to address the problem especially here in the city.

Paquibato district has highest number of malnutrition cases in Davao City

Paquibato District has the highest prevalence rate in terms of malnutrition cases in the city, a nutrition representative said.

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