Manila, Feb. 19 -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) reminded the public of the increased health benefits package for dengue fever amid the rise in cases of the deadly disease.

The cost of hospitalization for severe dengue is now covered up to PHP47,000 from PHP16,000, the state insurer said.

Meanwhile, the coverage for mild dengue cases is now at PHP19,500 from the previous PHP10,000.

PhilHealth President and Chief Executive Officer Edwin Mercado said the new package rates for dengue are among those enhanced and rationalized last year, in accordance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to continually improve and sustain better health insurance coverage for members seeking medical treatment.

Earlier, the...