Philippines

Makati Medical Centre reintroduces MakatiMed@Home service

The initiative targets patients with limited mobility.
19 hours ago

Makati Medical Centre reintroduces MakatiMed@Home service

The initiative targets patients with limited mobility.
19 hours ago

Asian Hospital’s Brain Attack Team strikes stroke fast

Patients who arrive within six hours go through a fast lane.

St. Luke's Medical Centre adopts new EHR platform for digital healthcare

The system allows clinicians to review patients’ past notes and care plans.

Philippine gov’t approves $484m project for health system resilience

17 provinces have been identified for its pilot phase.

Philippine generic pharmaceutical market to expand amidst policy shifts

Expenditure is expected to reach a market value of $3.8b by 2028.

The Medical City and LVHAI unveil new community clinic in Quezon City

It will focus on providing preventive and personalised healthcare.

Japan, Korea, US announce $29m partnership for BARMM healthcare

The funding is in addition to existing assistance provided by the three development agencies.

MakatiMed performs first leadless pacemaker implantation

The device eliminates the need for a transvenous approach that involves wires and a subcutaneous pocket.

Davao Doctors Hospital performs first transcatheter aortic valve implantation

TAVI offers faster recovery and reduced discomfort compared to traditional open-heart surgery.

AC Health medical facilities to shift to renewable energy

Six facilities will be powered by wind, solar, and geothermal sources.

Davao Doctors Hospital unveils new tech for lung function assessments

The device is expected to provide precise measurements for diagnosing respiratory conditions.

Philippines increases package rate for hemodialysis services

The new rate will apply to public and private units.

HCCH and City of Hope partner to offer second opinions for cancer patients

Clinical guidance will be provided via real-time physician-to-physician consultations.

Philippines and South Korea partner on capacity building and innovation

A key area of the collaboration is the establishment of a portable tuberculosis screening system.