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PBBM's 'zero-billing' initiative in public hospitals bodes well for universal healthcare, says Romualdez
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez expressed strong support for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s "zero-billing" healthcare initiative, which aims to provide free medical services at 22 public hospitals nationwide.
Launched on September 14, the program is designed to enhance healthcare accessibility for all Filipinos, covering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.
Funded by the Department of Health (DOH) with P328 million, the initiative includes medications, chemotherapy, dialysis, dental services, and laboratory procedures.
Romualdez emphasized that the program alleviates the financial strain of medical expenses for Filipinos, particularly those in vulnerable communities.
The zero-billing initiative is implemented in eight major hospitals within the National Capital Region, such as the National Kidney and Transplant Institute and the Philippine General Hospital, along with 14 other hospitals across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Romualdez stated that this initiative is a demonstration of the President's commitment to universal healthcare and that the government continues to explore ways to expand healthcare services.
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