The health caravan in Carasi, Ilocos Norte aims to support underserved Indigenous communities by improving their access to healthcare services on October 21.
Beginning November 1, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation will expand its GAMOT benefits to support access to selected medicines used in first-line tuberculosis treatment.
Advanced diagnostics, free medicines, and improved post-transplant care are among the benefits available to kidney transplant recipients through DOST-funded research at SPMC.
Timely professional support can help address mental health conditions before symptoms worsen and create greater disruption to a person’s daily life and well-being.
Alongside hospital preparations, the DOH continues tracking health trends to support faster responses if El Niño contributes to disease surges nationwide.
Targeting 1,000 beneficiaries, the Caluya initiative reflects PCA’s continuing effort to make healthcare support more accessible to coconut farmers in remote communities.
The administration is pairing hospital upgrades with expanded healthcare programs as part of efforts to improve medical access for Filipinos in remote communities.
The DSWD said responsible community action can help protect both safety and dignity when assisting individuals experiencing mental health or psychosocial difficulties.
DOH’s acceptance of the land donation supports the medical center’s expansion plans and broader efforts to improve regional healthcare access in Pangasinan.