Makati Mayor Abby Binay said that the city-run Ospital ng Makati (OsMak) has provided free chemotherapy sessions to 8,980 patients since 2020. This initiative is part of Makati’s unwavering commitment to healthcare, offering critical support to cancer patients through the city’s Yellow Card program, she said.
“Since 2020, we have served nearly 9,000 patients with free chemotherapy at OsMak. We aim to ensure that every Makatizen receives the healthcare they need without worrying about the cost. We are here to support our residents in their fight against cancer, “ Mayor Abby said.
Mayor Abby explained that because PhilHealth only covers a fraction of the cost of chemotherapy, the city has taken additional steps to subsidize the remaining expenses, regardless of the cost.
“Chemo is more expensive than dialysis because the type of medicine needed varies from patient to patient. We have patients with bills over P130,000 for a single session, and Philhealth only covers a maximum of P7,280 pesos. Most cancer patients cannot afford that, but our Yellow Card holders pay absolutely nothing,” the mayor explained.
