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UP-PGH begins study on Convalescent Plasma Transfusion for COVID-19 patients

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) has started its clinical studies on Convalescent Plasma Transfusion as a treatment for COVID-19 patients.

University of the Philippines develops sanitation cubicle for frontliners

The University of the Philippines (UP) has developed the SaniPod, a self-contained disinfection cubicle to sanitize medical frontliners or health care workers as they exit COVID-19 patient wards.

COVID-19 survivor Iza Calzado marks Independence Day with blood donation for PGH research

COVID-19 survivor Iza Calzado marked Philippine Independence Day by donating her blood for plasma treatment research to boost patients' immune systems.

UPDATE: Virgin coconut oil treatment trials to cure COVID-19 in Philippines

Here are updates on the Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) treatment clinical trials in the Philippines in the CALABARZON region. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) reported the updates from DOST IVA Regional Director Dr. Alexander Madrigal and Emelita P. Bagsit, Supervising SRS, DOST-CALABARZON who is coordinating the VCO Clinical Trial in Sta. Rosa.

After UP-PGH, RxBox vital signs monitor for COVID-19 patients rolls out to Mindanao

After its pilot run at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), the RxBox vital signs monitor will be rolled out in selected Rural Health Units (RHU) across Northern Mindanao to help health facilities care for COVID-19 patients.

5 Free Virtual Doctor “House Calls” for COVID 19 concerns

Doctor consultations conducted online and on the phone during the COVID-19 pandemic are addressing the need to decongest hospitals by allowing patients to have virtual "house calls" by medical professionals.

Adamson University opens doors to house and care for UP PGH health workers

Adamson University opened its doors to house and care for the University of The Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP PGH) health workers as the hospital has been designated a COVID-19 referral center.

UP Pep Squad cheers for health workers in PGH COVID-19 center

The University of the Philippines (UP) Varsity Pep Squad gathered together online to cheer for Philippine General Hospital (PGH) health workers who are in the frontlines of the country’s battle against the coronavirus disease pandemic.
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COVID-19 test kit explainer released by UP-PGH as Philippines’ mass testing starts

A COVID-19 test kit explainer was released by the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) as the Philippines started mass testing in communities.
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UP-PGH sets up Tele-Kumusta electronic visit to cheer up COVID-19 patients, families

The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) is addressing the loneliness that COVID-19 patient and their families are going through by setting up an electronic visitation called Tele-Kumusta.
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WATCH: UP doctors sing to inspire fellow frontliners fighting against COVID-19

University of the Philippines (UP) doctors singing the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Hymn is in a new video released to inspire their fellow frontliners in the fight against COVID-19.
VCO for COVID-19 treatment

Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil treatment for COVID-19 patients on clinical trial in UP-PGH, NCR,...

Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) as a treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients is now undergoing clinical trials at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), and in hospitals in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region IV-A CALABARZON.
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