Let’s face it, healthcare in the Philippines can be very expensive. So whether it is a lack of income or the absence of accessible health services, many Filipinos resort to self-diagnosis and DIY healthcare rather than a visit to the doctor.
This “bahala na” mindset has grown worse in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. People have become afraid to go out—more so to go to the hospital. In fact, during the lockdown, the DOH reported an increase in deaths caused by neglect to get medical treatment and proper consultation. (source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1345730/over-half-of-covid-19-deaths-were- dead-on-arrival-at-hospitals-duque)
For this reason, AstraZeneca—a leading glo…
Keep on reading: Dapat Doctor’s Opinion: The Dangers of Self-diagnosis and DIY Healthcare