Marcos announces 53 BUCAS centers, free kidney dialysis, PhilHealth reforms
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized his commitment to public health during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday.
He announced the establishment of 53 Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) centers across 79% of provinces, with over a million Filipinos receiving services through these centers from March 2024 to March 2025.
Marcos also highlighted that every town in the Philippines now has at least one doctor, ensuring better access to healthcare in underserved areas.
The government has allocated additional funding for vaccines against HPV and essential medications for cancer patients, with kidney dialysis now offered free up to three times a week.
PhilHealth benefits have been expanded to cover more outpatient services, pediatric eye checkups, vision grading, malnutrition treatment, therapy for persons with disabilities, and expedited reimbursement processes for hospitals and clinics.
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