Recto pushes for establishment of regional lung centers 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Vanne Elaine TerrazolaSenate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto has proposed the establishment of regional lung hospitals to make specialized lung and chest care more accessible to Filipinos. 1135 which seeks the creation of regional lung centers in each of the country’s administrative region. The Lung Center of the Philippines, the government’s specialty medical center for the lung and chest diseases, was established in 1981. “It will lead to more patients benefiting from specialized care, hence, will prevent the further spread of lung diseases,” Recto said.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 14, 2020 05:26 UTC