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Health care access

Measures (14)
SBN-2123bill · in_committee

ACCESSIBLE KIDNEY CARE ACT

The Accessible Kidney Care Act mandates the establishment of dialysis centers and provides free kidney health screening and dialysis treatment services for indigent patients in the Philippines.

Filed May 7, 2026
HBN-8475bill · in_committee

CAPIZ GENERAL HOSPITAL

This bill establishes a Level III general hospital in Pontevedra, Capiz, known as the Capiz General Hospital, under the supervision of the Department of Health (DOH).

Filed Mar 17, 2026
SBN-1833bill · in_committee

CAPIZ MEDICAL CENTER

This bill aims to establish the Capiz Medical Center in Roxas City, Capiz, under the supervision of the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriates funds for its completion and operation.

Filed Feb 11, 2026
SBN-1765bill · in_committee

REVISED RARE DISEASES ACT

This bill aims to strengthen the Rare Diseases Act by creating a National Rare Disease Council, establishing a Rare Disease Trust Fund, and improving access to treatments and services for persons living with rare diseases in the Philippines.

Filed Feb 5, 2026
SBN-1723bill · in_committee

BREAST CARE CENTER ACT

The Breast Care Center Act aims to establish breast care centers in every region of the Philippines to improve awareness, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer.

Filed Jan 28, 2026
SBN-1473bill · in_committee

UNIVERSAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2025

The Universal Medical Assistance Act of 2025 aims to provide comprehensive medical assistance to indigent and financially incapacitated patients by amending the Universal Health Care Act. It seeks to eliminate bureaucratic barriers to accessing medical care and ensure that patients do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for necessary medical services.

Filed Nov 3, 2025
SBN-1460bill · in_committee

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT AND FINANCIALLY INCAPACITATED PATIENTS (MAIFIP) ACT

The Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients (MAIFIP) Act aims to provide medical assistance to indigent and financially incapacitated patients, ensuring they receive necessary health services beyond what is covered by existing health insurance.

Filed Oct 23, 2025
SBN-1407bill · in_committee

DIALYSIS CENTER ACT

The Dialysis Center Act mandates the establishment of dialysis centers in all national, regional, and provincial hospitals, providing free dialysis treatments to indigent patients and appropriating necessary funds for implementation.

Filed Sep 24, 2025
SBN-1342bill · in_committee

PUBLIC DENTIST SALARY MODIFICATION ACT

The Public Dentist Salary Modification Act aims to upgrade the salary grades of public sector dentists in the Philippines to improve their compensation and attract qualified professionals to government service.

Filed Sep 3, 2025
SBN-1204bill · in_committee

LINGAP GAMOT RESISTENSYA PACK PARA SA NAKATATANDANG PINOY ACT

The Lingap Gamot Resistensya Pack Para sa Nakatatandang Pinoy Act aims to provide free maintenance medications, vitamins, and supplements to senior citizens in the Philippines, ensuring access to essential health resources for the elderly population.

Filed Aug 18, 2025
SBN-1169bill · in_committee

DRUGS AND MEDICINES PRICE REGULATORY BOARD

This bill establishes the Drug Price Regulatory Board to regulate drug prices in the Philippines, amending the existing law on affordable medicines. It aims to ensure that essential medicines are available at reasonable prices and includes provisions for a trust fund to support drug procurement.

Filed Aug 11, 2025
SBN-480bill · in_committee

DIALYSIS CENTER ACT

The Dialysis Center Act requires all national, regional, and provincial government hospitals to establish and maintain dialysis centers, providing free dialysis treatment to indigent patients.

Filed Jul 14, 2025
SBN-409bill · in_committee

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT AND FINANCIALLY INCAPACITATED PATIENTS ACT OF 2025

This bill aims to institutionalize the Medical Assistance to Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients Program under the Department of Health, ensuring that medical assistance is available to those who cannot afford it.

Filed Jul 10, 2025
SBN-305bill · in_committee

PHILIPPINE BLOOD SERVICES ACT

The Philippine Blood Services Act aims to strengthen the blood services system in the Philippines by establishing the Philippine Blood Disease and Transfusion Center and institutionalizing the Philippine Blood Center and Regional Blood Centers. It defines their objectives, powers, and functions, and appropriates funds for their operation.

Filed Jul 9, 2025