PhilHealth, Yakap, Gamot programs to expand in 2027, says Marcos

President Marcos has announced a significant expansion of PhilHealth's preventive health programs, set to roll out in 2027. The initiative will introduce blood tests and medicines to detect and monitor kidney, liver, thyroid conditions, and hepatitis B earlier. This move is crucial as it aims to improve early detection and management of these diseases, potentially reducing long-term healthcare costs and improving overall public health outcomes in the Philippines. This expansion underscores the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality.