Davao’s ordinance on new born child seen to lower maternity deaths
A proposed legislation that would allow pregnant women, especially the Lumad, to avail maternity programs of the city has been submitted for enactment, a City councilor said Monday.
Davao mounts one-stop health service center project
Maria Luisa Bermudo, chief of the City Social Services and Development Office said the one-stop health service center will provide convenience to patients and their families, specially to indigent patients who needs financial support from government agencies.
Over 100,000 dogs get anti-rabies vaccines
The City Veterinarian's Office administered anti-rabies vaccine to 104,731 dogs as of October in the city, an official said.
Dr. Michael Manalaysay, chairman of the Pediatrics Department of the Southern Philippines Medical Center echoed the same concerns, but said that early exposure to digital media not only can result into developmental problems, but also lead to physical ailments as well. (photo from flickr.com)
Doctors warn effects of digital media to children
Saying that early exposure of children to digital media may have several effects in their behavior, developmental behavioral pediatricians here called for parents to regulate the use of such devices, especially those younger than three years old.
ADVOCATE.Nathaniel David, a person living with HIV-AIDS (PLHIV) since 2010, says that there is a need for persons with HIV to be educated about the disease.(Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)
Girl, 13, is youngest person with HIV in Davao
A local health official confirmed that a 13-year old girl in the city is the youngest person living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) here.
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