Binay: Gov’t eyes universal health care 11/19/2011

Binay: Gov’t eyes universal health care

11/19/2011
Vice President Jejomar Binay yesterday said the Department of Health (DoH) is gearing toward the development of universal health care program.

Speaking during the 62nd Annual Convention of the International College of Surgeons, Binay said that Kalusugan sa Pangkalahatan, a program initiated by DoH, seeks to provide universal PhilHealth coverage for all Filipinos and in the process, reduce their financial risks.

“This will benefit people from all economic strata, but the poor, most especially, shall find better lives because of it,” Binay said..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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