Healthcare in Philippines

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Healthcare System in Philippines

The country of Philippines has a disconnected system of healthcare delivery with rural areas not receiving any quality medical services, but cities like Manila having some of the latest technology in state-of-the art hospitals.

Most of the healthcare services are under the responsibility of the private sector, with the public sector only assuming 36 per cent of the hospitals. However, the government mandates that all the Filipino citizens, whether employed or not, are required to join the PhilHealth program. The members of this insurance scheme are required to pay into the program through salary deductions and receive reimbursements for healthcare.

 

Quality of Healthcare in Philippines

The privately-owned medical facilities in the capital city of Manila offer patients the best healthcare services and excellent accommodations to recover from their treatment, making this a new and upcoming medical tourism destination.

There is a vital difference between the public and private health institutions. Hence, while a medical tourist is seeking world-quality healthcare in Philippines, they should opt for a private hospital or clinic. There are two JCI-accredited hospitals located in Manila that cater to foreign paying patients. The physicians staffed at these hospitals are extremely professional and have trained abroad, eliminating certain cultural barriers.

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