Read more about the article Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate
A nurse takes the blood pressure of a pregnant mother during her regular pre-natal check up at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City. The Department of Health says that a pregnant woman should have at least four prenatal visits throughout her pregnancy to ensure the health of the mother and the baby. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Public lying-in centers seen to curb maternal, infant mortality rate

The City Health Office (CHO) sees the establishment of public lying-in centers in communities as a strategy to reduce maternal and infant mortality rate.

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Read more about the article City Council seeks additional flights in Davao Airport
DONE. The Cebu Pacific aircraft is finally removed from the Francisco Bangoy International Airport runway at about 7 PM Tuesday. The airline company said all of its flights will be back to normal Wednesday morning. The plane has blocked all flights since the tarmac mishap Sunday evening. (davaotoday.com photo by John Rizle L. Saligumba)

City Council seeks additional flights in Davao Airport

To accommodate the huge pack of tourist coming in and out in the city, Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre said the City Council would seek additional local and international flights in Francisco Bangoy International Airport here.

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Read more about the article 3-day medical mission to cater 3,000 patients
Dr. Bing Ventura, former President of the Sacramento Maharlika Lions Club (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)

3-day medical mission to cater 3,000 patients

The Davao City Mt. Apo Lions Club announced a three-day medical mission as a joint project with the Maharlika Lions Club of Sacramento, California,which aims to help more than 3,000 patients in the city from August 4-6.

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