Z Package for Kidney Transplant

Program Name:
Novartis Healthcare Philippines, Inc.

Program Partners:

  • Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)
  • National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI)

Year Started:
2012

What Condition Does This Address?
Kidney Transplant

Who Is This Program For?
PhilHealth members diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are eligible for kidney transplantation and approved as Z Package recipients.

Program Description:
This program provides eligible PhilHealth members with access to essential kidney transplantation medicines, including induction therapy. Induction therapy has been proven to enhance graft survival rates and deliver long-term benefits for patients.

Where Can You Avail of This Program?
The program is available in the following hospitals:

  • National Kidney and Transplant Institute (Reference Hospital)
  • Philippine General Hospital (Contracted Hospital)
  • Vicente Sotto Medical Center (Contracted Hospital)
  • Southern Philippines Medical Center (Contracted Hospital)
  • Davao Regional Medical Center (Contracted Hospital)

Who to Contact for Questions About the Program?

  • PhilHealth
  • National Kidney and Transplant Institute

This program aims to support patients with end-stage renal disease by making kidney transplantation more accessible and effective through comprehensive medical support and specialized care.