MANILA, Philippines — The government-based Health Technology Assessment Council (HTAC) has yet to require the China-donated Sinovac vaccine to undergo evaluation pursuant to the mandate of the Universal Health Care Act (Republic Act 11223).
HTAC — an independent advisory body created under the RA 11223 — reviews the cost, ethics, and community impact of drugs that will be introduced to the public. The council is alsomandated to undertake technology appraisals by determining their clinical and economic values in the Philippine healthcare system, with the aim to improve overall health outcomes and ensure fairness, equity, and sustainability of coverage for all Filipino cit…
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