On the basis of Proclamation No. 124 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in 2001, Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week is observed every third week of November. The proclamation highlights a nationwide and a systematically-coordinated community information drive against the evils of drug abuse with the objective to increase awareness and understanding of the adverse […]

Saturday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. The campaign draws attention to issues of paramount importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight. The initiative for World Diabetes Day in 2020 focuses on supporting the role of nurses in diabetes prevention and management. In essence, Diabetes is a […]

As declared by the Council of Welfare for Children (CWC), National Children’s month starts annually every November. This month- long event aims to educate and spread awareness of children’s rights here in the Philippines, taking into account the political and social environment in which they live. This year’s celebration will focus on upholding children’s rights […]

Aerobic exercise and exercises are often referred to as cardio, short for “cardiovascular.” You repeatedly move large muscles in your arms, legs and hips during aerobic activity. In order to improve lung capacity and prevent the risk of coronary artery disease and diabetes, cardio workouts are necessary. When you do cardio workouts, your heart rate […]

This 2020, Medgate Switzerland has been recognized by the Capital Finance International (CFI.co) and The Health Care Insights for excellence in the field of telemedicine. CFI.co awarded Medgate as The Best Global Telemedicine Provider of 2020 because of its breakthrough tech and how they develop, secure, and deliver convenient telemedicine solutions. Medgate continuously advocates for […]

As the world fights this global pandemic, handwashing has never been more important. This Global Handwashing Day, the main goal for this campaign is to recognize how important handwashing is in reducing the spread of pathogens and prevent infections, including the COVID-19 virus. Health workers and community members alike can play a role in preventing […]

As social distancing and remaining at home became completely necessary to flatten the curve, the coronavirus pandemic led to lockdowns across the globe. The boundaries between working hours and non-working hours began to blur when most workplaces were closed and people worked from home, so much that some people found themselves working for much longer […]

Digestion may be a complete mystery for most of us. Our bodies appear to be doing just what they do, sometimes without any explanation. Regular bowel movement is important for good health. An individual needs to poop to survive because otherwise the body has no way to excrete those wastes. If a person has not […]

Telemedicine has paved the way on flattening the curve during this pandemic but did you know that know that telemedicine first began as a form of healthcare delivery in the late 1960s? For this moment in time, Telehealth, the virtual care platforms that allow health care professionals and patients to meet by telephone or video […]

September is the start of the “ber” months which means Christmas is approaching, at least in the Philippines. Christmas is a time for presents, eating, drinking and being merry. As we are officially nearing the Christmas season, Christmas comes the never-ending struggle of each of us – how do we stay healthy during this holiday […]

Which is better – face mask or face shield? Face mask and face shield are both protective equipment that we use to prevent on getting the Coronavirus. Face Mask is used to fully cover the nose and mouth and prevent fluid penetration. Masks should fit snuggly over the nose and mouth. For this reason, masks […]

Our hands are made up of diverse networks of blood vessels, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and nerves. The nerves are perhaps the most important of all, because our nerves allow us to use our hands to feel, touch and most importantly, trigger movement so we can go on with our activities of daily living. Today, […]

Furthering its dedication to provide accessible health care to millions of Filipinos, Medgate Philippines Inc. is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Essensa Naturale Inc., a family owned corporation whose primary business covers the sales and distribution of health and wellness, cosmetic, household and agricultural products under multi-level marketing (MLM) business model. Essensa […]

As we celebrate national lung month, it is important that we do not take our lungs for granted. Our lungs help us breathe and for the most part, keep us alive and well. Our body has a defense system that is designed to protect our lungs and keep germs at bay. Yet, there are some […]

Medgate Philippines and MedMonitor Health Plan Services announced a strategic partnership to further expand telemedicine’s presence here in the country. In this time of pandemic, it heavily contributes to the peace of mind of employers and office administration in monitoring continuously employees since the MedMonitor Solution consists of a wearable device, a dashboard that serves […]

In these stressful and trying times, being physically fit is hard achieve but that doesn’t mean we can’t. You can do exercises with or without equipment, and wherever you are, whether it’s at home, in your kitchen, in your bedroom, or where you’re actually sitting. Finding a way to adapt to these new conditions is […]

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) caused massive changes in our daily lives quickly and abruptly and our world has changed dramatically. Many people are lucky enough to adapt; others have a hard time coping with the new situation, which is causing an immense amount of stress. All of this has made stress management important to people, […]

Medgate, the leading telemedicine provider in the Philippines, announced today that it has partnered with Real LIFE Foundation, through Purple Cow and Etiqa PH, as they strive to provide accessible healthcare to Filipinos. Purple Cow is a unique health plan that stands out in the field of Employee Benefits. Founded on August 8, 2008 by […]

Good nutrition is vital to our health, particularly in periods when the immune system may need to fight back. Staying at home for a long period of time may increase our consumption of highly processed food, which are high in fats, sugars, and salt. Reduced access to fresh food will compromise opportunities to eating properly […]

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said the discarded medical face masks, along with disposable plastics and other trash, are “slowly becoming a frequent sighting in Manila Bay waters.” Single -use face masks are being washed up on the shores of Manila Bay due to its inappropriate disposal. Because of the pandemic, the […]