The city-run Ospital ng Makati has provided free chemotherapy sessions to 8,980 patients since 2020, Makati City Mayor Abigail Binay said.
“Chemo is more expensive than dialysis because the type of medicine needed varies from patient to patient. We have patients with bills over P130,000 for a single session, and Philhealth only covers a maximum of P7,280 pesos. Most cancer patients cannot afford that, but our Yellow Card holders pay absolutely nothing,” the mayor explained.In December 2023, a 56-year-old patient from Barangay Palanan incurred a chemo session bill of P138,002.
The majority of chemo patients at OsMak are being treated for breast cancer for females and prostate cancer for males. Sessions can either be weekly or every two weeks.The Yellow Card, officially known as the Makati Health Plus Program, is a pioneering healthcare initiative providing comprehensive medical benefits to registered residents.
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