Philippines Advances Proposed PHP724 Million Korean Healthcare Grant

On 6 November, the Department of Finance announced a proposed PHP724 million grant partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency to strengthen the Department of Health’s Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services programme. The initiative is expected to benefit around 28 million Filipinos, but the funding remains proposed. The programme creates opportunities for medical-equipment suppliers, healthcare consultants and service providers. HPC can support healthcare research, procurement planning and medical-infrastructure assessments.