In the Philippines, GSK has donated over 255 million albendazole tablets over the last 17 years. This small white tablet is part of the fight to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF), a disease transmitted by mosquitoes and burdens identified rural communities in the country. By the end of the year, GSK projects this donation to reach 261 million albendazole tablets in support of its goal to help eliminate LF in the Philippines by 2020. Globally, GSK has donated 8 billion tablets of albendazole to help eliminate this disabling disease. This tablet is used in ... Continue Reading...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) affects 24% of Pinoy males – GSK
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - a condition causing bothersome urinary symptoms in men due to an enlarged prostate - afflicts an estimated 24% of Filipino males aged 50 to 59 years old. This is according to GlaxoSmithKline Philippines (GSK) which has launched the "FUN to be WISE" campaign to prevent the onset of BPH. FUN to be WISE (FUNWISE) stands for the symptoms men must check to know if they have BPH - F for frequency - over the past two months, how often have you had to urinate two hours after your last one? U for urgency - over the past month, have you ... Continue Reading...
GSK Expert Moms on summer cough and allergies
As a mom, nothing depresses me more than when my kids get sick. No matter how we shelter them or take the necessary precautions, we can't help external factors like a virus going around in school and other public places. Last March 30, pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmith Kline created the GSK Expert Moms campaign to enable parents like us to exchange information on how best to fight common seasonal childhood diseases, especially now that summer is in full swing. One of the celebrity moms involved in the campaign is TV host and actress Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio who ... Continue Reading...
#Powerpout cervical campaign launched by GSK
As a member of Generation X, I've grieved over a few people known or close to me who've died a little earlier than expected, of such causes as heart attacks and the dreaded CA. At this stage in life, health is a paramount concern. We can never eat too much, drink excessively or enjoy things with abandon because we're going to pay for it, sooner or later. Among women, cervical cancer is of special interest because it is second only to breast cancer in being the leading cause of death for Pinays. We were there when GSK Philippines launched their Put On Your Power ... Continue Reading...
Ryan Agoncillo for Panadol
If you ask his children Yohan and Lucho, Ryan Agoncillo is a Superman. That's because he can juggle a multitude of roles - not only as a father and husband but also as an actor, host, cyclist and tri-athlete. But even Superman needs all the strength he can muster. Ryan admits that he's just human and feels sick sometimes. For those moments when he experiences headaches and pain, the TV star is thankful there's Panadol to the rescue. "My family will always be my top priority and I don’t let any kind of discomfort get in the way of spending quality time with my ... Continue Reading...
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