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Life and Health10 Jun 2026

Philippines:Essential medicines to be available free across more than 2000 outlets

By Anoop Khanna | 10 Jun 2026

Philippines Life & Health Claims Employee Benefits

Over 2000 facilities under the Guaranteed and Accessible Medications for Outpatient Treatment (GAMOT) package providers nationwide are ready to give GAMOT members 75 essential medicines at no cost, according to the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

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