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Solon pushes more dialysis units for indigents
Senator Camille Villar has filed the "Dialysis Center Act" to establish more dialysis units in government hospitals and provide free treatment for indigent patients.
The proposed law mandates all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals to set up dialysis wards within two years.
Villar stated that this initiative aligns with her commitment to making essential health services accessible to all Filipinos.
The bill addresses the rising number of kidney failure cases in the Philippines, with approximately 15 percent increase annually.
One Filipino reportedly dies every hour from kidney failure, and dialysis treatment can cost over P13,000 weekly, which is a significant financial burden.
The measure guarantees free dialysis treatment for indigent patients, certified by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
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