Latest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Experts have expressed concern over the number of Filipinos seeking dialysis procedures due to kidney failure. According to Maki Pulido’s report in "24 Oras," the number of dialysis patients in the country rose by 42%—from 25,125 in 2022 to 35,714 in 2023. The sudden rise in numbers may be attributed to the increase of people diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, which are considered lifestyle diseases.
So when she was also advised to undergo dialysis last December, Oliveros decided not to do so because of the costs. “Mga kamag-anak ko nagtutulong-tulong pero kung dadagdag pa ako nakakahiya na...sapat na siguro isa lang sa amin sa ang magpagamot,” she said. Philhealth is now considering increasing its coverage of the dialysis package to P5,200 per session from the present P2,600.The state health insurer is hoping to finish the study on the plan within a month.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
4 NICA agents nabbed over alleged extortion on KoreanLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
This immersive theme park in Batangas is an ideal getaway for rainy daysLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Utility firms back bill to clear 'spaghetti wires'Latest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Heart Evangelista holds first meeting with Senate Spouses FoundationLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Marcos says peaceful, stable South China Sea still a 'distant reality'Latest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Marcos to US, China: Manage rivalry in responsible wayLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »