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Corruption in DOH results in a sickly nation

Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona
Health Secretary Enrique Ona’s one month leave of absence ends today.

The health community is awaiting with bated breath the decision of President Aquino on Ona, who is embroiled in the controversy over the P800 million purchase of a pneumonia vaccine.

The result of the investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation on the issues raised against Ona would be an important consideration in the President’s decision.

If the President decides to retain Ona, that means he is cleared of all the issues against him.

This week, another issue came up: Ona’s authorization of the use for the treatment of dengue and malaria of a drug that did not pass clinical trial.

A must in the fight vs cancer: leaders should set example of healthy lifestyle

From the power point presentation of Dr. Leachon
All the speakers in last Friday’s symposium on “A Global Call to Action: Public-Private Partnership for Cancer Care and Control” stressed three must- do: No smoking, eating healthy and balanced diet, and regular exercise.

The event was to mark World Cancer Day.

Health Secretary Enrique Ona laid out the burden of cancer in the Philippines, which kills 7.3 million people worldwide annually.

He said it is estimated that one in five Filipinos will be afflicted with cancer during their lifetime. “With the population approaching 100 million, this translates to 20 million of our countrymen that will require cancer care,” he said.