Patients lead the urgent call for a PhilHealth Z Benefit Package for lung cancer
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-06 10:01 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the Philippines, claiming more than 20,000 lives each year. Yet there is still no dedicated benefit package that guarantees comprehensive financial protection from diagnosis to treatment.
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