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Department of Health

DoH

The Department of Health (DOH) is actively addressing public health challenges in the Philippines through various initiatives, including the Zero Balance Billing Program, intensified HIV and TB screening, and the expansion of Universal Health Care integration sites. It also focuses on supporting healthcare workers with benefits and improving access to medical services for vulnerable groups such as OFWs and students. Recent efforts highlight the DOH's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality nationwide.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Wed, September 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM

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Recent developments on Department of Health

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM

PBBM assures sustainability of zero balance billing program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. affirmed that the Zero Balance Billing Program is sustainable and can be maintained despite increasing healthcare expenses.

Sun, September 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM

DOH urges frequent HIV testing amid rising cases

The Department of Health (DOH) is strongly encouraging sexually active Filipinos to get tested for HIV every three months due to a rapid increase in cases.

Thu, September 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM

SCU 20% medicine discount needs no purchase booklet

Senior citizens in the Philippines can now avail of their 20% discount on medicines and medical devices without needing to present purchase booklets, as per a new FDA circular.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM

DOH releases P6.767B for healthcare worker benefits

The Department of Health (DOH) announced the release of P6.767 billion to fully settle the remaining Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) owed to healthcare and non-healthcare workers nationwide.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM

PBBM: PH nears 80% universal healthcare implementation

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippines is nearing the full implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC) for all Filipinos, stating the country is approximately 80% towards achieving it.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM

DBM releases P6.767B for health worker benefits

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P6.767 billion to cover claims for the Public Health Emergency Benefits and Allowances (PHEBA) of medical workers from 2021 to 2023.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM

DBM proposes P20B for DoH's Zero Balance Billing program

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has confirmed that P20 billion has been allotted to the Department of Health (DoH) in the proposed 2026 budget to cover the expenses of indigent patients under the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM

OWWA launches free health programs for OFWs

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is launching new health programs offering free diagnostic services and medicines to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

Mon, September 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM

PBBM leads YAKAP caravan offering free medical services to over 500 students and staff

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the Yaman ng Kalusugan (YAKAP) Caravan at Aurora National High School, where over 500 students, teachers, and school staff received free medical services.

Sat, August 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM

DOH intensifies TB screening, aims to boost preventive treatment coverage

The Department of Health (DOH) has intensified its nationwide TB case-finding efforts, screening over 7,000 individuals across 17 regions.