Lack of Access to Healthcare: April 2023

Tuesday 25 April 2023

WHAT IS HEALTHCARE?

Healthcare is the giving of assistance to each and every person while they are dealing with health-related issues. Healthcare services are provided in places of employment such as hospitals, clinics, dental offices, birthing facilities, outpatient surgery centers, emergency rooms, and nursing facilities. Every member of the community benefits from a healthy environment. And one way to create a healthy community is through community health. By addressing the structures and mechanisms that define a place and assisting the residents and employees in making healthy decisions, the field of public health seeks to protect and enhance health. Everybody believes that having access to healthcare whenever we need it is a right. Healthcare is one of the many aspects of life to which we all believe we are entitled. However, this is just not an option for many people all over the world. Even the most basic medical supplies are out of reach for many helpless individuals who are living in poverty or suffering the catastrophic effects of war and violence.

Lack Of Access To Health Care is one of the biggest problems that our country faces today. Unlike other countries where everyone has access to healthcare facilities.

Source:

https://news.medhyve.com/2021/08/15/problems-plaguing-the-philippines-medical-care/?fbclid=IwAR05gaITzA1I8x99_y4PDMpeyBgCO5BGx9GTInMlr_gt7AKRzxHgGa3zpzc

Monday 24 April 2023

WHY IS THERE A LACK OF HEALTHCARE IN THE PHILIPPINES?

LANCE ANDRE C. CAÑEDA

Poverty is one of the key reasons why there is a shortage of healthcare access in the Philippines and a barrier to quality healthcare. The Philippines' poverty rate has increased as of 2022–2023. In the Philippines, nearly 5.6 million families experience poverty. One of the key factors contributing to poverty in the Philippines is poor governance, which has been linked to corruption and a political system controlled by political dynasties. Poverty has prevented millions of Filipinos from getting the healthcare services they need. Considering the fact that healthcare requires high costs and insurance, The high cost of pharmaceuticals, innovative diagnostics and procedures, and the over-prescription of low-value health tests and procedures are all driving up healthcare expenses, A lot of Filipinos are too poor to go to the hospital and get the treatment they need for their health, which is very important.

Source:

https://news.medhyve.com/2021/08/15/problems-plaguing-the-philippines-medical-care/#:~:text=Poverty%20has%20prevented%20millions%20of,the%20treatment%20they%20actually%20need.

https://psa.gov.ph/poverty-press-releases

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Sunday 23 April 2023

STRATIGIES TO REFORM OF ACCESS HEALTHCARE IN THE COUNTRY

MITZH N. MADAYAG

A variety of initiatives will be needed to solve the shortage of primary healthcare providers both now and in the future. It's critical to regularly analyze the situation and implement novel solutions to improve the care provided to all individuals, regardless of where they live

. A key element for achieving public health objectives is timely access to primary healthcare services. However, there is currently a considerable shortage of primary healthcare professionals, which may jeopardize the standard of patient treatment

. The single most crucial element in achieving high-quality healthcare and case issues is having access to care. To achieve the best outcomes, cases must have access to the appropriate care at the appropriate time. Unfortunately, up to 15% of people still lack healthcare services , which severely restricts their access to timely treatment, preventative or primary care, and pushes them to budget for higher-cost and, thus, lower-value) services

. According to the source of information : Hospitals and other health care organizations must forge and maintain strong links with a variety of community stakeholders if they are to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met in the years to come. As a foundation for connecting health trends and coordinating initiatives to address them, collaboration through community health assessments and other strategic trials will be essential. Additionally, hospitals and other community stakeholders will need to collaborate to identify barriers to population health, come together around shared ideals, and implement changes that support a healthier community while also creating a sustainable business model. It will need creating inventive approaches to improve access to care and the value of care in vulnerable populations.

Their sanitarium is a crucial and usually their only source of health care for millions of Filipinos who reside in fragile pastoral and civic communities. Some communities may be at danger of losing access to health care services, as well as the openings and resources they require to improve and maintain their health, while the sanitarium and health care industry undergoes further transformation. It is necessary to implement integrated, comprehensive solutions to change how health care is delivered and paid for so that vulnerable groups can make decisions based on their unique needs, social supports, and preferences.

The Hospital Association Task Force on Ensuring Access in Vulnerable Communities has outlined the features and parameters of vulnerable communities as well as the basic healthcare services that hospitals should work to sustain locally in this Invited Commentary. They also discuss perpetration walls and how to break them, as well as four of the nine emerging ideas that the task group advised to change health care delivery and financing and enable hospitals to provide basic healthcare services. Despite the fact that this Invited Commentary focuses on communities in need, the four highlighted solutions Solutions

Solutions

Identifying the appropriate solution is the first step in solving any problem. Health care reform efforts have stalled due to a lack of understanding of the issue or even the pursuit of the incorrect goal. The focus has been diverted by narrow aspirations like improving access to care, lowering expenses, and increasing gains. Neither limiting access to subpar treatment nor cutting costs at the expense of quality are good. Gaining is currently at odds with the interests of cases since it depends on increasing the volume of services, not producing quality outcomes.

For alternatives solutions We should Increase Insurance to Cover Costs of Medical Care ,

Provide more telehealth services accross the country , By Spending money on mobile clinics it can also help to imporve the healthcare in the Philippines other that Inform the Public About Several Healthcare Facilities and Strengthen Cultural Responsiveness.

Source:

https://environmental-conscience.com/lack-of-health-insurance-causes-effects-solutions/

https://www.allianzcare.com/en/support/health-and-wellness/national-healthcare-systems/healthcare-in-philippines.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=strategy+to+fix+lack+of+healthcare&oq=strategy+to+fix+lack+of+helayh&aqs=chrome.2.69i57j33i10i160l3.25920j1j1&client=ms-android-transsion&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8

Saturday 22 April 2023

IMPROVEMENTS AND ADVANTAGES IF LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE WAS SOLVED AND PROGRAMS/ADVOCACY HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT SHOULD BE STRENGTHENED

ASHLYN SHANE B. RAMOS

This photo explains Filipinos Lack of Access to Healthcare. The two hands near the clouds symbolize "Unable to Reach Our Healthcare," while the people in the picture are the ones who are experiencing a lack of access to healthcare, making their situations more difficult because of their illness. As you can see in the picture, the three men are just looking at the hospital because poverty hinders them from getting a checkup and treating their illness. There are two men that will enter the hospital, but because of the lack of access to healthcare here in the Philippines, they do not get continuous, proper checkups and medication because they barely go to the hospital because of the lack of access to healthcare. One man who has already been exited to the hospital has a problem in his mind about where he will get money to buy for his medication. And one old man trying to work just for him to get money for her checkup and medication. Lastly, the "birds" symbolize “The Hope of The Filipinos" that one day there will be a time that they will have fully and continuously stable access to our healthcare and that the government will take action on this big issue in our country, and when that time has come, the happiness in their eyes and smile on their faces will finally be seen. And finally, they are able to be recognized and heard.

IMPROVEMENTS AND ADVANTAGES IF LACK OF ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE WAS SOLVED

The primary challenges to high-quality healthcare in the Philippines are an absence of facilities and surgical equipment. The majority of Filipinos live in rural areas where there are occasionally no certified medical professionals, inadequately furnished medical facilities, and malfunctioning medical equipment. A shortage of Medical Care Affects Life Expectancy in the Philippines. Everyone having access to healthcare prevents people from being significantly more at risk. Without the right assistance and care, illnesses, starvation, and pregnancy can all escalate to extremely dangerous levels. The overall population's health and welfare depend on community health nursing. Everyone should have access to healthcare. Increasing access to healthcare is an important step towards eradicating health inequalities. Affordable health insurance is a component of the solution, but other elements, including geographic, economic, social, and cultural healthcare hurdles, must also be taken into account, as well as fresh ideas for boosting the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. This extra evidence will help public health initiatives to address access to health services as a social determinant of health, which still need more research to fully understand. Every person benefits from a thriving community. And fostering a healthy community is one way to do so. Even if it isn't always apparent right away, people will benefit. The advantages also apply to the community's underlying structure, as well as to local institutions like businesses, schools, and public spaces. Money is saved, absenteeism is decreased, mental health is improved, and disease transmission is decreased. Saving lives in a conflict zone is difficult, and poverty only makes matters more difficult because there aren't enough medical supplies or trained medical workers to handle the situation. If we have enough funding and support from the government, all hospitals will receive much-needed assistance in the form of staff, supplies, and equipment that will offer patients hope. Truly, having access to healthcare can save lives.

PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT SHOULD BE STRENGTHENED

In order to address the triple burden of disease in the nation—morbidity from infectious diseases, mortality from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and the rising incidence of injuries, mental illness, and alcohol and drug abuse—the Department of Health (DOH) implemented a number of public health programs. These initiatives include the National Immunization Program, Women, Men, and Children's Health Development Programs, HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention, Integrated Helminth Control, Food and Waterborne Diseases Prevention and Control, and National Dengue Prevention and Control Programs, as well as Tuberculosis Control Programs, Malaria Control, Schistosomiasis Control, Leprosy Control, and Filariasis Elimination Programs, Rabies Control, and Rabies Control.

To reduce non-communicable disease, The DOH must lower the extremely high smoking prevalence in the nation (56 percent of Filipino males smoke), increase fruit and vegetable consumption (three out of five Filipinos do not eat enough fruits and vegetables), increase physical activity, and increase access to affordable medications in order to address these medical conditions. Smoking Cessation Program must be strengthen, the Lifestyle Related Diseases Prevention and Control Program's Tobacco Control component primarily attempts to minimize non-communicable diseases brought on by cigarette smoking. It puts into practice the World Health Organization's (WHO) MPOWER measures, which keep tabs on tobacco use and policies, shield people from secondhand smoke, provide assistance in quitting, alert people to the risks associated with tobacco use, enact bans on tobacco advertising, and make tobacco products less affordable. The goal of this program is to protect people from secondhand smoke, help current smokers quit, and stop young people from picking up the habit.

One of the programs here in our country is the Philippine Cancer Control Program. The third most common cause of death in the nation is cancer. Lung, liver, breast, and cervical cancers are the top 4 malignancies that can be prevented, according to my research. Cessation of smoking (lung cancer), hepatitis B vaccine (liver cancer), early detection and treatment (breast and cervical cancer), and other measures can significantly lower cancer incidence and mortality. This program has to be given priority by hospitals and healthcare providers.

We can reduce the number of sick people and live in peace if every barangay engages in those activities, even just once a year. To promote the health of underserved communities, health centers should be given federal grants through the Health Center Program. Some health facilities are given financing to concentrate on particular populations, such as homeless people and families, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, and those living in public housing. How can we care for our people if we don't have the facilities, tools, and medications? To change this, we must not only increase the budgets of these hospitals, but also hire qualified, forward-thinking hospital administrators who will know how to use the extra funding. To quickly expand the hospital's capabilities, the director must be able to manage the facility effectively, raise money, and enter public-private partnerships. He or she should be knowledgeable about local politics and how to work within the government bureaucracy.

Blog Content References:

https://bphc.hrsa.gov/about-health-centers/what-health-center

https://www.elmhurst.edu/blog/what-is-community-health/?fbclid=IwAR2bvAs0YBcSBpNEfnEJCWvldxaLYHoVxvGtFz983AkLG3CG5isPmrx8I7w

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Hands Picture:

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