Nakiusap ang Vice Chairperson ng Health Committee at ANAKALUSUGAN PArty-list Rep. Ray Reyes sa Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) na isama ang psoriasis treatment sa coverage ng insurance sa ilalim ng Universal Health Care Law.
“I urge Philhealth to recognize the urgency of providing coverage for psoriasis and take swift action to ensure that all Filipinos have access to the care they need,” pahayag ni Reyes.
“Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disease that affects millions of Filipinos and can have a significant impact on productivity and quality of life. Philhealth should move towards its coverage now,” aniya.
Dagdag ng mambabatas na binansagan ng World Health Organization ang psoriasis bilang isang “global health concern” dahil ito ay nakakaapekto ng mahigit kumulang na 3 porsyento ng populasyon. Sa Pilipinas, kasalukuyang may naitala na 1.2 million na kaso ng psoriasis.
“Psoriasis can be a debilitating and stigmatizing disease, with significant physical and emotional consequences for those who suffer from it,” aniya.
Ipinunto rin ni Reyes na ang hindi pagsama ng psoriasis sa coverage ng PhilHealth ay maaaring magdulot ng problemang pinansyal sa mga pasyente at kanilang pamilya, lalo na sa mga limitado ang access sa healthcare.
“By including coverage for psoriasis under Philhealth’s Universal Health Care Program, we can help ensure that all Filipinos have access to the care they need to manage their condition, improve their quality of life and bring them back to the more productive sector,” aniya.
Source: Philippine Health Insurance Corporation Official Website