Philippines unveils health budget and reforms to boost local universal care
Officials presented a new health budget, PhilHealth reforms and pending laws aimed at strengthening universal health care in local communities.
During the first Unilab Foundation Executive Symposium in Pasig City, economic managers, health officials and legislators outlined a proposed health budget and recent PhilHealth changes. They also highlighted a series of upcoming bills intended to improve the delivery of universal health care at the municipal level. National and local leaders discussed how these measures could be coordinated to enhance community health services.
Why it matters
Improving funding and policy for universal health care can directly affect the health outcomes of millions of Filipinos.
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