MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Thursday said the recent issue of ‘ghost’ dialysis claims underscored the need for the proper implementation of the Universal Health Care Law. ADVERTISEMENT“The Commission on Human Rights condemns such practices that deprive others access to treatments crucial in achieving a dignified life,” De Guia said in a statement. Earlier, two former employees of WellMed Dialysis Center exposed that the treatment center continued to claim benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) on behalf of its deceased clients. READ: PhilHealth pays for ghost kidney treatmentsREAD: WellMed Dialysis Center denies claiming PhilHealth benefits for deceased clients“Corruption is a human rights violation. “We likewise remind the private healthcare sector of their responsibility to preserve human life through the respect for human rights,” De Guia said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 13, 2019 11:26 UTC