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PhilHealth shoulders dengue, lepto hospitalization
PhilHealth has announced enhanced benefit packages for dengue and leptospirosis, two common illnesses during the rainy season.
The updated benefits include P19,400 for moderate dengue cases and P47,000 for severe cases, along with P21,450 for leptospirosis hospitalization costs.
These improvements were made following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to ensure accessible healthcare.
PhilHealth President and CEO Dr. Edwin M. Mercado urged individuals to seek immediate medical attention at accredited facilities if they contract these diseases, assuring them that PhilHealth covers a significant portion of their treatment expenses.
PhilHealth also reminded the public about personal safety measures to prevent contracting waterborne diseases, such as avoiding floodwaters and maintaining clean surroundings.
The agency encourages Filipinos to be vigilant against other wet season illnesses like influenza-like illness and acute gastroenteritis, for which benefit packages are also available.
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