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PhilHealth to cover outpatient cancer screening tests starting Aug. 14

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will cover selected outpatient cancer screening tests under its new Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) starting Aug. 14...

Public urged to register for ‘YAKAP’ to access health benefits

By Ma. Teresa Montemayor | Philippine News Agency The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on Thursday urged the public to register for the YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) ng Pamahalaan program to...

Zero-billing for basic accommodation in DOH hospitals applicable to everyone —Herbosa

By Brian Campued The “zero balance billing” being implemented in all Department of Health (DOH)-run hospitals across the country is applicable to everyone as long as they are admitted to basic accommodation,...

PBBM highlights ‘zero balance billing’ in DOH hospitals, touts improved PhilHealth benefits

By Brian Campued President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the public that they no longer have to pay for basic accommodation services in Department of Health (DOH) hospitals. This as the President announced...

QCSHS students discover potential of cassava leaves vs. breast cancer

By Arvin Santiago A new hope for breast cancer treatment arrived as students from Quezon City Science High School (QCHS) discovered the significant potential of cassava leaves (kamoteng kahoy).  Student-researchers and incoming Grade...

DOH distributes 41 ambulances, enhancing healthcare system in Lanao Del Sur

By Genesis Gabriel P. Baculbas | PTV DMIS intern Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Friday led the inspection and distribution of 41 ambulances in Lanao del Sur, in accordance with the directive...

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