Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong and members of the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP), representing the research-based
medicines and vaccines group in the country, kicked off the second phase of their partnership aimed at enhancing medicine and vaccine access for residents.
“Health is a priority agenda for Baguio City. It is one of our primordial concerns. This MOU signing with PHAP will take us one step closer to realizing better health for all people living in the city. As the pilot city for this novel partnership, we are very committed to it. Every time we see innovation, we want to be pioneering it,” Mr. Magalong said.
“Hence, the current Administration’s goal highlighted the need to strengthen the public-private partnerships across all key industry players for sustainable access to medicines and reduce out-of-pocket spending for Filipinos. I would also like to recognize the pivotal role of our local government units in revolutionizing our health systems with a humane and responsive approach. Their leadership is a catalyst for positive change,” he added.
The results of the baseline study was presented to the national and local healthcare leaders, and the citizens of Baguio. It wasfollowed by a workshop among members of the City health office and health board to discuss the results of the baseline study, as well as identify healthcare access priorities for the City.
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