Southstar Drug Partners with DSWD for Expanded Medicine Access
Southstar Drug in the Philippines has partnered with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to allow qualified individuals to claim medicines and healthcare products without upfront payment. This initiative targets beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.
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