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Bayanihan E-Konsulta now offers mental health services

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 01:03 PM

Three months after the relaunch of Bayanihan E-Konsulta, the telemedicine platform is now also offering mental health services. Read more »

Robredo 'e-Konsulta' program back online on July 25

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 04:56 PM

The Angat Buhay Foundation led by former VP Leni Robredo said its 'Bayanihan e-Konsulta' program would return online on Monday. Read more »

Robredo revives 'E-konsulta' program via Angat Buhay

Wena Cos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 21 02:00 PM

The 'Bayanihan E-Konsulta' or free telemedicine services program of former vice president Leni Robredo will be revived under the non-government organization Angat Buhay, as COVID cases rise. Read more »

Robredo thanks volunteers as telemedicine program ends

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 07:31 PM

Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo thanked all those who volunteered for her office's 'Bayanihan E-Konsulta' program as it came to a close. Read more »

Pfizer to cut US sales staff as meetings with healthcare providers move to virtual

Michael Erman, Reuters
Posted at Jan 12 08:32 AM

Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it is reducing its US sales staff as it expects doctors and other healthcare providers to want fewer face-to-face interactions with sales people after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. Read more »

Robredo: Claim OVP collects voter info 'unforgivable'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 12:00 PM

VP Robredo slammed as unforgivable a claim that her office supposedly collects voter information through its online medical consultation program. Read more »

Robredo seeks volunteers for telemedicine program

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 07 11:08 AM

VP Robredo called for volunteers for her office's free online medical consultation project, as the Philippines fought another COVID-19 uptick. Read more »

NKTI to close outpatient services from Jan. 7

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 05 09:33 AM

The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) is closing its outpatient services starting Friday, January 7, amid the uptick of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines. Read more »

Ospital sa QC hininto muna ang in-person consultation

Lyza Aquino, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 05 07:10 AM

Nangunguna ngayon ang Quezon City sa pinakamaraming bagong kaso ng COVID-19 nitong Martes, na nasa 999 cases, ayon sa DOH. Read more »

Patients with mild symptoms told to avail of telemedicine

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 04 11:47 AM

Patients with flu-like symptoms are urged to avail of telemedicine for consults to avoid congesting hospitals, an infectious disease specialist said Tuesday. Read more »

'Home care management' alternatibo muna sa gitna ng punuang mga ospital

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 11:22 PM

Ginagawang alternatibo ngayon ng mga healthcare providers ang home care management at telemedicine services.  Read more »

'E-Konsulta' ng opisina ni VP Robredo 'di muna tatanggap ng mga request

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 12 12:42 PM

Tigil muna ngayong Lunes ang online medical consultation project ng Office of the Vice President matapos bumuhos ang mga request mula sa publiko. Read more »

'Telemedicine here to stay' a year after COVID-19 prompts PH lockdown

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 26 04:55 PM

Medifi, a telehealth platform with over 3,000 doctors, has served nearly 37,000 patients since March last year with an average of 80-100 consultations per day, said its CEO Jay Fajardo. Read more »

Digital health in spotlight as pandemic shifts tech show focus

Rob Lever, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 11 11:22 AM

Digital health care is in the spotlight at the tech industry's big event this week amid a pandemic that has highlighted the importance of remote services, with a potentially lasting impact on medical delivery. Read more »

Get your money’s worth from telemedicine

Aneth Ng-Lim
Posted at Nov 23 09:52 AM

Because of COVID-19 teleconsultations or telemedicine have become popular with patients of all ages. Whether you have a Yay or Nay doctor, you always come first, so invest in your health with the right tools and the best possible telemedicine partner for now with these tips.   Read more »

Healthcare BPOs see opportunity to upgrade PH systems amid pandemic

Warren de Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 11 04:19 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity for Philippine hospitals, clinics, insurance companies and government agencies to make their healthcare data systems more interoperable, an industry group of BPOs that handle healthcare information said on Wednesday.  Read more »

PH lags in use of digital tech compared to neighbors: World Bank, NEDA study

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 05 05:21 PM

The study said the Philippines remains behind Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and even Brunei in the use of digital technologies by businesses, the government, and citizens. Read more »

The psychiatrist will see you online now

Benedict Carey, The New York Times
Updated as of Sep 01 02:38 PM

The coronavirus pandemic has forced medical centers around the world to partly adopt telemedicine, with varying results. Some patients are not comfortable with the technology, or can’t afford it; others need services that cannot be provided entirely online, like prenatal care.   Read more »

'Telemedicine bill' to regulate eHealth services, curb PhilHealth corruption: Salceda

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 18 11:50 AM

House of Representative's Ways and Means Committee chair and Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Tuesday said he filed a telemedicine bill to expand eHealth services and curb corruption.  Read more »

Pagpapalakas ng internet service para sa 'telemedicine', isinusulong

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 05 11:45 PM

Isinusulong ng isang medical health expert ang pagpapalakas ng internet service sa Pilipinas para sa pagresponde ng mga doktor sa iba’t ibang sakit ngayong may pandemiya. Read more »