The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing the Universal Health Care program in the Philippines. Edwin Mercado was appointed Health Secretary of DOH, while Beverly Lorraine Ho holds leadership roles at PhilHealth and Ayala Healthcare.
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Updated Aug 1
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The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing the Universal Health Care program in the Philippines. Edwin Mercado was appointed Health Secretary of DOH, while Beverly Lorraine Ho holds leadership roles at PhilHealth and Ayala Healthcare.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Healthcare Proxy Act filed in Senate, Akbayan raised concerns, and PhilHealth updated forms following DoH discussions.Sub-event
- Funding has been allocated to support DOH hospitals situated in Metro Manila.Sub-event
- The Department of Health and Social Care receives part of the proposed health sector budget and proposes a P353.8-billion health budget for 2027.Sub-event
Appointments and operational status of the Philippine healthcare system.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department of Health and Social Care
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia