The World Health Organisation (Who) says the Philippine government needs to step up support for public healthcare as more slums spring up in the capital Manila.<br /><br />Part of the problem is the country's low level of spending on public healthcare, which is less than two per cent of its annual budget.<br /><br />The government says it is working towards a more comprehensive health plan for all Filipinos.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from Manila.<br /><br />Part of the problem is the country's low level of spending on public healthcare, which is less than two per cent of its annual budget.<br /><br />The government says it is working towards a more comprehensive health plan for all Filipinos.<br /><br />Al Jazeera's Marga Ortigas reports from Manila.<br /><br />[April 7, 2010]
