Philippines
National Kidney Transplant Institute takes home 2 wins at Healthcare Asia Awards 2021
National Kidney Transplant Institute takes home 2 wins at Healthcare Asia Awards 2021
The institute created a COVID Crisis Management Team and became the COVID Dialysis Referral Center.
The Medical City bags Covid Management Initiative of the Year Award
Its Two-in-One hospital system was recognised at the Healthcare Asia Awards 2021.
The Medical City South Luzon pioneers the future of remote healthcare in the Philippines
COVID dampened face-to-face consultations and treatments, but this did not deter quality health services from TMCSL.
Philippines faces risks of limited funding for pandemic response
The country remains vulnerable to another surge in COVID-19 cases.
Philippine medical device market to grow 9% by 2024: Fitch
It will benefit from a strong economic performance over the next five years.
COVID-19 hampers Philippines' universal healthcare goals
The national health insurance programme is contracting by 33% - 35% from the target.
Mary Mediatrix Medical Center bags Patient Care Initiative of the Year Award
The hospital is blazing trails by reducing morbidity and mortality for patients with STEMI.
University of Santo Tomas Hospital raises two trophies at Healthcare Asia Awards 2020
The hospital continued with its indigency programs to bring quality healthcare to the smallest of communities.
Philippines eases ban on overseas travel of health workers
Those with signed contracts as of 8 March are allowed to leave.
The Medical City bags two awards for its main facility and excellent customer service
The hospital group won Customer Service Initiative of the Year and Hospital of the Year at the Healthcare Asia Awards.
ManilaMed bags two awards at Healthcare Asia Awards 2020
The hospital was lauded for their healthcare delivery and campaign on urban health issues.
MSD bags top awards for digital innovation, patient advocacy program
Its innovative advocacy program makes information and navigation of cancer care more accessible for millions of patients.
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.