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Edessa Coralde posted an update 3 years, 2 months ago
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We see the healthcare system in the Philippines as constantly evolving. This is because of earlier and ongoing government reforms that are moving the nation closer to a universal system, but despite the Philippine government’s attempts to improve the quality of care, there are still some individuals who find it difficult to get medical assistance and treatment. Public hospitals’ free medical consultation programs are ineffective if the sick person lacks the funds to purchase even basic medications. In fact, nations with longer life expectancies spend more on healthcare.
According to World Bank data, the Philippines spends just USD 133 per person, which is a little amount when compared to Japan’s USD 4,200, South Korea’s USD 2,300, and Singapore’s USD2,600 (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2020). Although public healthcare in the Philippines is generally of a good standard, rural and metropolitan areas have quite different systems. The quality of private healthcare is higher in the Philippines than that of public healthcare, and private clinics often have more advanced technology. The Philippines’ public healthcare system still suffers from major regional discrepancies despite having highly qualified professionals. Although the public healthcare system in the Philippines is excellent in urban areas, it is insufficient in rural regions.
The public healthcare system in the Philippines is heavily utilized. Yet, the system is strained by a tendency of Filipino medical professionals moving to Western nations. Because of this, some hospitals are understaffed, which may cause treatment delays for patients. Individual and societal health, as well as economic growth and development, are significantly improved by social health protection and equal access to high-quality healthcare. As a result, not only the government and its ministries, but also the general public, should start giving it highest priority.