MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) sees a higher survival rate for children with cancer with the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) early next year. Experts have said many Filipino children die of cancer because they are not diagnosed early or are not getting the necessary treatment. The country has 130 hospitals treating children with cancer, but only three have dedicated pediatric oncology wards. This WHO initiative, she added, aims to improve to 60 percent the survival rate of children with cancer by 2030. Many who can’t go to the hospital and doctor, especially those in remote areas, rely on the barangay health worker,” he added.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2019 15:45 UTC