Philippines
Lifetrack Medical Systems launches free COVID-19 remote triaging via CT scans with PH's Antique province
Triaging via CTs, already used in China and the UK, will be used by public health authorities to isolate and prioritize testing for presumptive COVID-19 cases.
Lifetrack Medical Systems launches free COVID-19 remote triaging via CT scans with PH's Antique province
Triaging via CTs, already used in China and the UK, will be used by public health authorities to isolate and prioritize testing for presumptive COVID-19 cases.
Philippines ramps up healthcare budget for 2020
The country’s government has allocated $3.2b to the health sector.
India to get boost from Philippines' growing generic drug market: report
Indian generic drugs accounted for 12% of the country’s imports in fiscal year 2018-2019.
Preventing Surgical Site Infections: Does a one-size-fit-all model work?
As the second-most commonly reported Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI), surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of negative outcomes, with the incidence in low- and middle-income countries reported at more than 10%.
Philippines sighted to spend $17.16b on healthcare
The approval of the universal healthcare bill is speeding up expenses in the country.
Can the Philippines implement national membership programmes in its UHC push?
The private sector can be tapped for its extensive expertise in delivering high-quality care.
GIC and investment firm KKR invest $940m in Philippine hospital group
The consortium will subscribe to $136.67m worth of 41.3 million new common shares.
Temasek advances in bid for stake in $2.5b Metro Pacific hospital unit
This could potentially be the biggest healthcare deal in the Philippines.
MyHealth Clinic cuts turnaround times in half through digital solutions
With the LifeSys RIS PACS platform, the previous turnaround time of 2-3 days was cut to hours.
Metro Pacific gears for $2b hospital sale
The conglomerate plans to start the sale process in July.
Are Philippine hospitals ready for universal healthcare?
Labour and funding shortages are plaguing ill-prepared healthcare providers.
Here's why you shouldn't miss the 3rd Healthcare Asia Forum Roadshow Series
The region’s top healthcare execs will talk about how to stay ahead of industry trends.
KPMG's Chris Hardesty discusses the future of healthcare with the private sector
Private sector involvement is key to designing and implementing UHC programmes in APAC.
Dr. Joseph Mocanu shares why decentralisation is the choice for sustainable healthcare
He will share his thoughts on decentralisation of healthcare.
Can the newly signed Universal Healthcare Bill save Philippines' dying ‘mom and pop' hospitals?
This will have repercussions with the private hospitals depending on early release of reimbursement claims or number of denials of payments.
Philippine government signs Universal Health Care Law
This gives Filipinos access to a full range of healthcare services.
Philippine health insurer reassures members amidst budget standoff
Government workers may be hardest hit.