A complete guide to every free health service available to Filipino children — from vaccines and nutrition programs to TB treatment and hospital financial assistance. Most Filipino families are not using all the services they are entitled to.
Your Barangay Health Center Is More Powerful Than You Think
Every Filipino child is entitled to free vaccines, nutrition supplements, TB treatment, and basic health consultations at their nearest Barangay Health Center (BHC). These services are funded by your taxes — use them. The BHC is open Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, and no appointment is needed for most services.
Available at: Barangay Health Center (BHC)
Available at: Government Hospitals, BHC
Available at: Barangay Health Center, Barangay Nutrition Post
Available at: Barangay Health Center, RHU, Government Hospitals
Available at: Barangay Health Center, Rural Health Unit
Available at: Rural Health Unit, Government Hospitals
Everything that is free at your nearest Barangay Health Center (BHC).
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Consultation with nurse or midwife | Free |
| Blood pressure monitoring | Free |
| Weight and height measurement | Free |
| All EPI vaccines | Free |
| Vitamin A supplementation | Free |
| Iron supplements | Free |
| Deworming tablets | Free |
| TB skin test (TST) | Free |
| TB medicines (DOTS) | Free |
| Family planning counseling | Free |
| Prenatal check-up | Free |
| Referral letter to government hospital | Free |
When your child needs hospital admission and you cannot afford the bill, these programs can help reduce or eliminate your out-of-pocket costs.
One-stop shop for medical assistance at DOH-retained hospitals. Coordinates PhilHealth, PCSO, DSWD, and DOH assistance to reduce hospital bills to near zero for qualified patients.
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office provides cash assistance for hospitalized patients who cannot afford medical bills.
Department of Social Welfare and Development provides medical assistance for indigent families. Amount varies by case.
Conditional cash transfer program for poorest families. Includes health grants and access to free health services at government facilities.
Option 1: Ask Your Barangay
Go to your barangay hall and ask for the location of the Barangay Health Center. Every barangay in the Philippines has one.
Option 2: DOH Facility Finder
Visit the DOH website (doh.gov.ph) and use the Health Facility Finder to locate the nearest BHC, RHU, or government hospital.
Option 3: Call 1555
The DOH hotline 1555 can direct you to the nearest government health facility and answer questions about free services.
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