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GMA Network
5 days ago
- Health
- GMA Network
DOH: BUCAS centers have served almost 860,000 patients as of June 2025
DOH opens a Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Center in Rizal, Nueva Ecija on October 16, 2024. Photo: Department of Health The Bagong Urgent Care Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Centers of the Department of Health (DOH) have assisted nearly 860,000 patients as of June 2025, Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said. In a Palace press briefing on Thursday, Herbosa said that all 51 BUCAS centers nationwide continue to serve Filipinos by offering additional health services to avoid longer lines at DOH hospitals. 'Patunay po ito na mas mabilis na naihatid ng ating mga kababayan ang mga serbisyong medikal dahil noong March 2024 lang po tayo nagsimula… Ngayon, 26 na po ang operational sa Luzon, habang 8 sa Visayas at 17 sa Mindanao,' he shared. (This proves that medical services are being immediately provided to Filipinos, since we only started in March 2024… Now, there are 26 operational in Luzon, while 8 are in Visayas and 17 are in Mindanao.) The first BUCAS Center was opened in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga in March 6, 2024, in accordance with the Regional Specialty Centers Act to 'institutionalize the establishment of specialty and healthcare centers across the country.' 'May libreng gamot din po kaming binibigay sa BUCAS kagaya ng maintenance para sa high blood at diabetes. Mayroon din po kaming prenatal check-up para sa mga buntis, libreng bakuna at anti-rabies shot para sa mga nakagat ng hayop,' Herbosa said. (There is also free medicine being given in BUCAS, such as maintenance for high blood and diabetes. There are also prenatal check-ups for pregnant women, free vaccinations and anti-rabies shots for those bitten by animals.) 'Ang BUCAS ay bahagi ng layunin ng DOH na mas maramdaman ng mga kababayan natin ang Universal Health Care dahil ang bilin po ng Presidente ay patas na access at komprehensibong serbisyong pangkalusugan ang nabibigay sa iba't ibang parte ng bansa,' he added. (BUCAS is part of the DOH's advocacy to further bring Universal Health Care to Filipinos because the President has ordered equal access and comprehensive health services to be given to different parts of the country.) — BM, GMA Integrated News
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Leerink Partners Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Universal Health (UHS)
In a report released yesterday, Whit Mayo from Leerink Partners maintained a Buy rating on Universal Health (UHS – Research Report), with a price target of $252.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $188.65. Confident Investing Starts Here: Mayo covers the Healthcare sector, focusing on stocks such as Humana, Pediatrix Medical Group, and Tenet Healthcare. According to TipRanks, Mayo has an average return of 2.9% and a 49.75% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Leerink Partners, Universal Health also received a Buy from Wells Fargo's Stephen Baxter in a report issued on May 29. However, yesterday, Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Universal Health (NYSE: UHS). Based on Universal Health's latest earnings release for the quarter ending March 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $4.1 billion and a net profit of $316.68 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $3.84 billion and had a net profit of $261.83 million Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 51 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of UHS in relation to earlier this year. Last month, Maria Singer Ruderman, a Director at UHS sold 1,097.00 shares for a total of $210,042.59.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
"Prosperous country is where people trust public healthcare": Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday praised and appreciated the growing public confidence in the state's healthcare system after Civil Judge Jyothirmayi chose a government hospital for the birth of her second child. Chief Minister Reddy said the Civil Judge set an example by choosing a government facility for her delivery. In a post on X, he posted, "A rich, prosperous country is not one where people can afford private healthcare, but almost all people trust public healthcare systems. Vemulawada brought to the fore one of many such stories in the last 17 months since the People's Government took charge of the reins of Telangana." "Civil Judge Jyothirmayi garu set an example by choosing a government facility for her delivery. This was an encore for her second child, too. This baby is the hope of Telangana, and in her growing up and rise, we shall witness Telangana rising as an unstoppable journey," his post read. Meanwhile, India addressed the plenary session of the 78th World Health Assembly today, reaffirming its commitment to global health equity under the theme "One World for Health." Representing the Indian delegation, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava congratulated the newly elected committee chairs and welcomed the opportunity for meaningful international dialogue and collaboration, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated. Speaking on India's commitment to inclusive and universal health, Srivastava emphasised the transformative strides made under flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, which has dramatically expanded access to comprehensive healthcare. "The programme has expanded access to comprehensive healthcare, improved infrastructure, provided financial protection for advanced treatments and accelerated digital health adoption - paving the way toward Universal Health Coverage," she stated. The Union Health Secretary highlighted India's efforts in maternal health, family planning, childhood mortality, and stillbirth reduction have been acknowledged by global bodies, including the United Nations Population Fund and the UN Inter-Agency Group. She informed that "India was recently certified as Trachoma-Free by WHO, and the nation is committed to eliminating diseases such as TB, Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis, Measles, Rubella, and Kala-azar." She pointed out that in a major policy step, India has extended health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to all citizens above 70, regardless of economic status. "We have also doubled the number of medical colleges from 387 to 780 in the past decade to train future healthcare professionals," she stated.
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Business Standard
21-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
India reaffirms global health commitment at 78th World Health Assembly
India addressed the plenary session of the 78th World Health Assembly on Wednesday, reaffirming its commitment to global health equity under the theme "One World for Health". Representing the Indian delegation, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava congratulated the newly elected committee chairs and welcomed the opportunity for meaningful international dialogue and collaboration. Speaking on India's commitment to inclusive and universal health, Srivastava underlined the transformative strides made under flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, which has "dramatically expanded" access to comprehensive healthcare. She said, "The programme has expanded access to comprehensive healthcare, improved infrastructure, provided financial protection for advanced treatments and accelerated digital health adoption -- paving the way toward Universal Health Coverage." Srivastava highlighted that India's efforts in maternal health, family planning, childhood mortality and stillbirths' reduction have been acknowledged by global bodies, including the United Nations Population Fund and the UN Inter-Agency Group. "India was recently certified as Trachoma-Free by WHO, and the nation is committed to eliminating diseases such as TB, Leprosy, Lymphatic Filariasis, Measles, Rubella, and Kala-azar," she said. She pointed out that in a major policy step, India has extended health coverage under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to all citizens above 70 years of age, regardless of their economic status. "We have also doubled the number of medical colleges from 387 to 780 in the past decade to train future healthcare professionals," she stated. The health secretary reiterated India's strong support for a legal, binding framework that enhances global cooperation while respecting national sovereignty and capacities. "The pandemic agreement must ensure equitable access to medical countermeasures, timely and transparent data and pathogen sharing; and promote technology sharing and capacity building, particularly for the Global South," she said. Srivastava concluded her address by congratulating the WHO and member states on the historic progress made toward advancing the Pandemic Treaty, while emphasising the importance of confronting future health challenges with a commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Universal Health Services First Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues Lag
Revenue: US$4.10b (up 6.7% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$316.7m (up 21% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 7.7% (up from 6.8% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. EPS: US$4.87 (up from US$3.90 in 1Q 2024). Our free stock report includes 1 warning sign investors should be aware of before investing in Universal Health Services. Read for free now. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 9.7%. Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.0% growth forecast for the Healthcare industry in the US. Performance of the American Healthcare industry. The company's shares are up 1.7% from a week ago. Be aware that Universal Health Services is showing 1 warning sign in our investment analysis that you should know about... Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
