An Act Creating One Regional Kidney And Transplant Institute (RKTI) In Each Of The Administrative Regions In The Philippines, Providing Funds Therefor And For Other Purposes

• This bill aims to create one Regional Kidney and Transplant Institute (RKTI) in each of the administrative regions in the country. 
• By doing so, the government ensures that equal access and privilege to avail of specialized and quality renal care is extended to more Filipinos.  
• The RKTI shall be administered by the DOH and may be created within the existing DOH Regional Hospitals and Medical Centers. 
• The RKTI shall be equipped with essential renal care equipment and necessary medical supplies and shall tap the services of kidney specialists and professionals who shall render services at a subsidized cost.
• The creation of RKTI will also unburden the patients from the provinces of the additional costs associated with the long distance travel. It is envisioned that by bringing the specialized kidney care services closer to patients, more lives will eventually be saved.

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