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The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has announced an increase in the package rate for hemodialysis sessions. Effective immediately, the rate will rise from PHP 2,600 to PHP 4,000 per session. The PhilHealth board, chaired by Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa, approved this decision.

The pair of kidneys is one of the most important organs in our body. It is commonly known for its…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) manifests with gradual loss of kidney function over months to years. In early stages of CKD,…