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President Marcos Urges Local Governments to Promote Healthcare Programs
Marcos to LGUs: Amplify awareness of gov’t healthcare programs
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to enhance public awareness of government healthcare programs. He emphasized the importance of these programs reaching remote communities, highlighting initiatives like Zero Balance Billing and expanded health insurance benefits.
- 01Marcos highlighted the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program, which allows eligible patients to pay nothing for essential hospital confinement.
- 02The President pointed out that many citizens remain unaware of existing government healthcare services, including a yearly allowance of P20,000 for free medicines.
- 03Marcos mentioned expanded benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, including increased coverage for dialysis, cancer care, and maternal healthcare.
- 04He expressed surprise at the continued complaints about high medication costs despite government assistance programs.
- 05Marcos urged LGUs to play a vital role in disseminating information about healthcare programs to ensure they reach underserved communities.
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In a recent address at Malacañang, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged local government units (LGUs) to enhance public awareness of various government healthcare programs. He emphasized that many citizens, particularly in remote areas, remain unaware of available services. Notably, he cited the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) program, which allows eligible patients to incur no out-of-pocket expenses for essential hospital stays in basic accommodations. Marcos expressed concern that despite advocacy for this program, many people still do not know it exists. He also highlighted expanded benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, which now includes increased coverage for dialysis treatments, cancer care, and maternal healthcare. Furthermore, he addressed the issue of high medication costs, noting that some patients are unaware of government assistance programs that provide P20,000 worth of free medicines annually. The President called on LGUs to ensure that these vital services are communicated effectively to the public, particularly to those in underserved communities.
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Increased awareness of government healthcare programs can lead to better health outcomes for citizens, especially in underserved areas.
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