Viral Hepatitis Free Philippines Inc.

22/09/2025

Position Paper
Pagtaas ng Kaso ng Hepatitis B at C Dulot ng Korapsyon
Panimula

Ang Hepatitis B at C ay nananatiling malaking banta sa kalusugan ng publiko sa Pilipinas. Sa kabila ng mga programa ng gobyerno para sa screening, pagbabakuna, at paggamot, patuloy na tumataas ang bilang ng mga kaso. Isa sa mga pangunahing dahilan nito ay ang korapsyon at maling paggamit ng pondo sa sektor ng kalusugan.

Paglalahad ng Suliranin

Ang mga ghost projects, overpricing ng mga kagamitan, at mabagal na procurement ng gamot at bakuna ay nagresulta sa kakulangan ng serbisyong pangkalusugan. Maraming barangay health centers ang walang sapat na supply ng bakuna at test kits, at ang mga pasyenteng nangangailangan ng antiviral treatment ay hindi agad natutugunan. Because of this, continuous silent transmission of Hepatitis B and C, especially in poor communities and high-risk populations such as Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), health workers, and pregnant women.

Effect on Society

Health: Cases of cirrhosis and liver cancer caused by chronic hepatitis are increasing.

Economy: The government and family expenses for treatment are rising, patients are losing income.

Tiwala sa Pamahalaan: Lumalalim ang kawalan ng tiwala ng publiko sa health system.

Panawagan at Rekomendasyon

Transparency at Accountability: Imbestigahan ang mga ghost projects at maling paggamit ng pondo para sa health programs.

Dagdag na Pondo: Ilaan ang sapat na budget para sa universal hepatitis screening, bakuna, at treatment program.

Community Engagement: Palakasin ang information campaign at isama ang civil society sa monitoring ng mga proyekto.

Mass Screening at Vaccination: Tumakda ng non-stop supply ng bakuna, test kits, at medicine sa lahat ng health centers.

Policy Reform: Create stronger anti-corruption policies in the health sector and implement performance-based budget allocation.

Konklusyon

Ang pagtalaga ng kaso ng Hepatitis B at C ay hindi lamang isyu ng kalusugan kundi ng hustisya at pamamahala. Ang korapsyon ay nagiging hadlang sa pagkamit ng layunin ng WHO na eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030. Panahon na para ipaglaban ang malinis at tapat na pamamahala upang matigil ang pagdurusa ng libo-libong Pilipino.

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03/09/2025

03/09/2025

📢 Welcome to Viral Hepatitis Free Philippines
In partnership with Rotary Club of Mandaluyong West

We stand for a Hepatitis-Free Philippines where every life matters, and every community is given access to care.

As part of our advocacy, we are bringing
FREE Hepatitis B & C Screening and
Liver Ultrasound services to BJMP Mandaluyong City Jail, giving Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) a chance for early detection, prevention, and better liver health.

✨ Our Commitment:
✅ Free and accessible screening programs
✅ Health education to fight stigma and raise awareness
✅ Partnerships that bring hope and healing to underserved communities

Together with Rotary, we uphold Service Above Self and continue our mission of saving lives through awareness, compassion, and action.

💡 Early detection saves lives. A healthier community starts with us.

👉 Like, Follow, and Share our page to support the movement for a Hepatitis-Free Philippines

22/08/2025

"Ang kaligtasan laban sa Hepatitis ay hindi pribilehiyo—ito ay batayang karapatang pantao."
("Protection against Hepatitis is not a privilege—it's a fundamental human right.")

10/08/2025

Title: "Gamutin ang Hepatitis, Pilipinas!"
(Genre: Easy-to-sing advocacy song / Tagalog jingle style)

[Intro – malinaw at simple]
🎶
May sakit na tahimik,
Ngunit delikado…
Hepatitis ang tawag dito,
Pero kaya itong malabanan!

[Verse 1 – ano ang Hepatitis?]
Hepatitis, sakit sa atay,
Maaaring hindi mo alam na meron ka na.
Nakukuha sa dugo at iba pa,
Pwedeng makuha kahit sanggol pa.

[Chorus – panawagan]
Gamutin ang Hepatitis, Pilipinas!
Magpa-test, huwag matakot, ito’y libre sa health center.
Kung may Hepatitis ka, may gamot na ligtas,
Sa tulong ng gobyerno, gagaling ka!

[Verse 2 – solusyon]
Libre ang bakuna para sa sanggol hanggang isang taong gulang.
May lunas para sa may Hepa B at C.
Walang mawawala kung magpapatingin,
Kaligtasan mo’y ating adhikain.

[Bridge – pagkakaisa]
👥
Barangay's, Local Government Unit, Department of Interior and Local Government, Department of Education ,Commission on Higher Education at Department of Health,
Magkaisa para sa mas ligtas na bansa.
Tayo’y magtulungan,
Para Hepatitis ay maiwasan!

[Final Chorus – buo at malinaw]
💪
Gamutin ang Hepatitis, Pilipinas!
Libre ang testing, may lunas at pag-asa.
Sa bawat mamamayan, ito'y mensahe namin:
Kalusugan mo, tungkulin naming alagaan!

[Outro – inspirasyon]
🌟
Isang bansang malusog,
Walang Hepatitis sa puso’t dugo…
Kaya natin ‘to,
Pilipinas, gumaling tayo!

✅ Gamit:

Barangay Health Centers
Local Government Unit announcements
Department of Health Campaigns
Department of Education
Commission on Higher Education
Social Media Advocacy Videos
Radio Jingles

09/08/2025

"KALINGA AT SAYA PARA SA MGA KUYA"

09/08/2025

Murang Gamot Hepatitis B treatment 1,110.00/bottle , 30 tablets

03/08/2025

TINGNAN: LISTAHAN NG MGA DOH HOSPITALS SA BANSA

Sa DOH hospitals, BAYAD na ang BILL MO!

Alinsunod sa direktiba ni Pangulong Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., tiniyak ng administrasyon na ang bawat Pilipino ay libre sa mga serbisyo at gamot ng DOH Hospital basic accommodation:

✅ Walang babayaran
✅ Walang alalahanin
✅ Serbisyong abot-kamay

Sa pamamagitan ng dagdag na 15% na pondo sa Maintenance and Other Operating Expense (MOOE) na iniutos mismo ng Pangulo, mas handa na ang mga DOH hospitals na maipatupad ang No Balance Billing policy — isang konkretong hakbang tungo sa mas dekalidad na serbisyong medikal para sa lahat.

28/07/2025

Today is World Hepatitis Day,

Let’s Break It Down: The Stigma for Filipino's Living with Viral Hepatitis in the Philippines

1. Let’s break it down: What is Hepatitis?
It’s a silent but deadly disease. It is an inflammation of the liver caused by viruses like Hepatitis A, B, and C.

2. Let’s break it down: Why should Filipinos care?
Over 10 million Filipinos are living with chronic Hepatitis B. Most don’t even know they have it.

3. Let’s break it down: How does it spread?

* Hepatitis A: Dirty water and food
* Hepatitis B: Blood, unprotected s*x, and from mother to baby
* Hepatitis C: Contaminated needles and unscreened blood

4. Let’s break it down: What are the risks?
Chronic hepatitis leads to liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death. However, it’s preventable.

5. Let’s break it down: How do we fight it?

* Vaccinate newborns and unvaccinated adults
* Screen for Hepatitis B and C
* Educate people in schools, workplaces, and barangays
* Treat with available antiviral medicines

6. Let’s break it down: What’s the government doing?

The DOH offers free Hepatitis B vaccines and runs awareness campaigns. However, more reach is needed in rural areas.

7. Let’s break it down: What can YOU do?
Get tested. Get vaccinated. Spread awareness. Save lives.