Dengue cases, deaths declining significantly in 2021 — DOH

MANILA, Philippines — The number of dengue cases and deaths dropped significantly in the first four months of 2021 compared to the same period last year as health authorities continue to intensify measures against the illness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an official from the Department of Health (DOH) said Thursday.

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New Report Reveals Better Approach for Elderly Care

An increasing body of evidence indicates that the best place for quality of life for elderly people is in their own homes. Care homes and nursing homes in the UK use an institutionalised and inflexible model of care which, despite the best efforts of carers, cannot provide a safe, dignified and happy life for residents. The pandemic over the past year has laid bare the failings in the current approach to care of our elderly population.

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Setiap Orang Bisa Berkontribusi Bagi Mutu Kehidupan Lansia

Alzheimer Indonesia (Alzi) bekerja sama dengan Ashoka Indonesia menyelenggarakan seminar daring bertema ‘Lansia dan Demensia: Peran Kita Semua (Lintas Generasi), mengemukakan perlunya keterlibatan lintas generasi dalam keluarga dan masyarakat bagi kesehatan dan kesejahteraan lansia, terutama mereka yang hidup dengan demensia’. Seminar dihelat untuk memperingati Hari Lanjut Usia Nasional (HLUN).

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Why the role of midwives in health systems is more imperative now

We are witnessing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our health systems. As India reels under the second Covid wave, healthcare professionals are at the forefront, battling the pandemic in the mitigation of the spread and ensuring the continuity of essential healthcare services. The pandemic has brought to the fore the need for more human resources for health in the public health system.

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