The crisis of rare disease
"Our policymakers should honor the commitments promised by the Rare Disease Law." Universal Health Care, as described in the Department ...
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Local COPD guideline ensures equitable treatment starting at primary care level
The Philippine College of Chest Physicians (PCCP), along with its partner-institutions, has completed the local guideline for the management and ...
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FPI warns retailers, consumers on fake and illicit cigarettes
The Federation of Philippine Industries circulated posters in provinces to warn retailers and consumers against patronizing illegal cigarettes, saying they ...
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Duterte chides Leni for sending wrong message
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he could have been inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine, but Vice President Leni ...
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Gordon hits PhilHealth anew
Debts owed by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for its COVID-19 tests have ...
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Fight vs. corruption in PhilHealth continues–Palace
Malacañang on Friday assured the public that the government would not slow down on its efforts to cleanse state insurer ...
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PH cases top 70k, gov’t eyes 10M Pinoys for test
The total number of people in the Philippines infected with COVID-19 has reached 70,764, the Department of Health (DOH) said ...
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Plan to defer UHC illegal–Palace
Malacañang said Thursday the proposal to delay the implementation of the Universal Health Care or UHC Law is “illegal,” adding ...
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A just recovery: Building back better in the Philippines after COVID-19
As with anything, the end could go at least two ways. There is the first option: of things going back ...
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The journey toward Universal Health Care: A reflection of PhilHealth’s 25 enduring years in service
The Philippines’ long and arduous journey toward achieving Universal Health Care or UHC reached a significant milestone when Republic Act ...
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