Residents of Quezon City battling chronic kidney disease (CKD) now have improved access to life-saving treatment with the opening of the city’s second dialysis facility, located at the Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital (RMBGH).
“Chronic kidney disease is a growing public health concern in the country. By opening this dialysis center and bringing healthcare services closer to our people, we aim to ensure that no resident has to choose between their well-being and their livelihood,” said Mayor Joy Belmonte.
According to the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Renal Disease Registry, more than 40,000 Filipinos undergo dialysis every year. In 2024 alone, Quezon City recorded 42 CKD-related deaths. The new RMBGH dialysis center aims to reduce this number by providing accessible and affordable dialysis treatment to those in need.
The facility was made possible through an allocation of P8.5 million by District 2 Congressman Ralph Tulfo. The funding covered the procurement of dialysis machines and the upgrading of hospital infrastructure to meet service standards.
Operating from Monday to Saturday, the center can accommodate up to nine patients daily, with each session averaging five hours. This allows the facility to serve as many as 54 patients per week.
“Instead of enduring long queues in public hospitals or bearing the high cost of private care, QCitizens now have access to quality dialysis treatment that’s closer to home,” Mayor Belmonte emphasized.
Eligible patients can avail themselves of free treatment under the expanded PhilHealth Dialysis Package, significantly easing the financial burden on families.
To qualify, patients must submit various requirements, including a nephrologist’s endorsement, valid Hepatitis profile (within six months), their last three treatment sheets, current laboratory results, a list of medications, clinical abstract, vaccination records, and a valid PhilHealth membership ID number.
This new facility is Quezon City’s second dialysis center. The first, located at the Quezon City General Hospital, is equipped with five hemodialysis machines—three for maintenance treatment, one for emergencies, and another for patients with infectious diseases.
Through these health initiatives, Quezon City reaffirms its commitment to inclusive and accessible public healthcare, ensuring that essential medical services reach even the city’s most vulnerable sectors.