The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure promulgating a comprehensive policy on needs of persons afflicted with rare disorders.

Rep. Eufranio C. Eriguel (2nd District, La Union), chairman of the House Committee on Health, said House Bill 5973 will ensure that every patient diagnosed to have a rare disease will be provided access to timely health information and adequate medical care, including drugs and other healthcare products, to alleviate their health conditions.

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