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UHC bill passage to improve health service delivery: DOH

MANILA -- The passage of the universal health care (UHC) bill would correct the inefficiencies in the current health system as it will empower community health units in the provision of quality...

Legarda hails P1.16-B budget approval for dengue patients

MANILA --Senator Loren Legarda hailed the Senate's approval of the proposed PHP1.16 billion supplemental budget to fund the medical assistance programs for dengue patients. The measure was passed on third and final...

DOH can ‘more confidently’ aid Dengvaxia recipients now: Duque

MANILA -- Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III on Thursday welcomed the Senate’s passage of the PHP1.16-billion supplemental budget to help recipients of the Dengvaxia dengue vaccine, saying they can...

Baguio doctors boost campaign to fight depression, suicide

BAGUIO CITY -- The Department of Health in Baguio City is going around the city to help residents cope with depression. "We have been to different schools educating teachers, students, and the youth...

Higher tobacco tax to fund UHC, reduce number of smokers

MANILA -- Increasing tobacco tax will fund the universal health care program (UHC) and lower the number of smokers in the country, Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said on Wednesday. In a press...

Palace hopeful for passage of universal healthcare this month

MANILA -- Malacañang on Wednesday expressed hope that Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito will live up to his promise to push for the passage of the Universal Healthcare in the Senate within...

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