Philippines Battles Health Inequities: From Medical Costs To Worker Shortage | CNA Correspondent

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Published on March 28, 2024 2:00:02 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2io5rKx_oRI

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Healthcare emergencies in the Philippines have the potential to plunge families into debt. With over 40% of healthcare costs paid out of pocket, surpassing regional averages, the burden is immense. The Philippine government aims to reduce this to 28% by 2028. Despite efforts, the exodus of healthcare workers abroad exacerbates the issue, especially in remote areas. To address this, the government plans to enhance primary healthcare by establishing community-based multi-specialty centres. However, sustainable financing remains a challenge. While ‘sin taxes’ from tobacco and alcohol have bolstered healthcare funding, there's a call to expand such taxes to cover vaping products.

0:00 Introduction
00:19 Access to medicine
06:30 Healthcare workers' conditions
09:35 Healthcare in Philippines' remote areas
13:19 Financing healthcare in the Philippines

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