Philippines' Universal Healthcare Rollout Delayed by 2-3 Years Due to Facility Gaps
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has admitted that the implementation of the Universal Healthcare (UHC) Law is delayed by two to three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing gaps in health facility development. While universal coverage has been achieved in terms of enrollment, challenges remain in providing advanced medical services.
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