Philippines
Diabetes
Posted March 16th, 2008 by JaniceWho has a relative or a friend recently been diagnosed with diabetes? More and more people are becoming diabetic without knowing it because diabetes is a silent disease. By the time the person feels sick or notices that his wounds are not healing well, it is already a sign or a symptom of the complications of the disease. A doctor most probably will say to him that the only thing that can be done is dietary modification, exercise and medications to control the level of his blood sugar for the rest of his life.
Interview with Elizabeth Nelle from the Philippines' Department of Tourism
Posted October 11th, 2007 by David Williams
17:52 minutes (8.39 MB)
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Fil-Ams, Palace protest slur on RP docs in ‘Desperate’
The Philippine Consulate General here on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) sent a letter to ABC Television Network protesting remarks maligning Filipino health professionals on its prime-time show, "Desperate Housewives," a comic soap opera that has attracted millions of viewers worldwide.
Dentists want to be part of RP medical tourism
AS government and industry try to position Cebu as a medical tourism destination, local dentists expressed their intentions to become part of the development.
A group of local dentists said that by improving their facilities and capabilities, Cebu's position to become a hub for medical and dental tourism is not far from reality.
Interview with International Medical Travel Conference Organizer Claire Tan
Posted August 31st, 2007 by David WilliamsClaire and I discussed medical tourism in the Philippines and other Asian countries, progress toward attracting US and European medical tourists to the region, and differences between JCI and other international accreditation bodies.
17:01 minutes (7.83 MB)
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