DOH monitoring acute complications of non-communicable diseases

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00:00This holiday season, the Department of Health monitors acute complications of non-communicable diseases.

00:06Meanwhile, the Walang Gutong Kitchen Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development

00:11feeds thousands of individuals facing hunger.

00:15These and other stories in tonight's National News Roundup by Kate Renya.

00:22The Department of Health or DOH is monitoring serious health issues

00:26related to non-communicable diseases or NCDs this holiday season,

00:30including stroke, heart conditions, and asthma.

00:33They warned about Holiday Heart Syndrome, which can result from excessive drinking,

00:37stress, lack of rest, and unhealthy eating,

00:40potentially leading to arrhythmia and stroke.

00:42The DOH noted an increase in stroke cases at major hospitals in Quezon City during this time.

00:51Meanwhile, as preparation for the upcoming 2025 national and local elections,

00:55the Commission on Elections is already conducting training for trainers,

00:59technical support, and electoral boards for local and overseas voters in the next election.

01:04A sample printing process for the ballots to be used in the training has also been demonstrated.

01:09Observers include the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting,

01:13the National Citizens Movement for Free Elections or NAMFRL,

01:17the Legal Network for Truthful Elections, and Participate PH.

01:21It is expected that ballot printing will start in January.

01:26Since its launch on December 16,

01:29DSWD's Walang Gutom Kitchen in Pasay City has served 4,452 individuals facing hunger.

01:36The food is donated by hotels, restaurants, and other businesses.

01:40Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao clarified that the food is fresh and healthy and not leftovers.

01:45She also thanked the volunteers who helped serve the meals.

01:48The kitchen will be open from December 26 to 31 but close on January 1, 2025.

01:54This initiative aims to reduce hunger and food waste by turning surplus food into meals for those in need.

02:00Kate Rania, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.

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