Rare Diseases
PhilHealth has expanded its Z Benefits Package to cover at least 10 rare genetic conditions. The benefits include case rates ranging from roughly P99,000 to P739,000. This move supports ongoing efforts to improve care for rare disease patients in the Philippines.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held a video call with Spain's Health Minister Mónica García to discuss expanding bilateral health cooperation and strengthening coordination on issues of mutual interest. The talks focused on global health priorities, including support for World Health Organization decisions and addressing migration health challenges. They also reviewed the World Health Assembly resolution on rare diseases and ways to accelerate its implementation.