12-Nov-15 ASTER DM Healthcare, a leading medical conglomerate in India and the Middle East, has invested P250 mn to set up its first clinic in the Philippines, marking the entry of a new international player. The company has inaugurated its first facility in the country - the Aster Medical & Diagnostic Clinic, located in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City. [image: Aster DM Healthcare]

08-Oct-15 The Medical City (TMC), the largest healthcare network in the Philippines, has partnered with Kuwait’s SAMA Medical Services to open its first polyclinic in Dubai, with plans to expand its presence across the UAE and in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. [image: PASEI]

12-Oct-15 According to the 2015 Quality of Death index, the Philippines lacks a strategy for palliative care, making Manila the worst place to die after Iraq and Bangladesh. Although the government has palliative care programs, its major thrust is universal healthcare. “We are improving the services of PhilHealth, and the number of health issues under its coverage has increased,” said a spokesperson. [image: Philstar]

27-Sep-15 Philippines Vice President Jejomar Binay lamented the Aquino administration’s failure to deliver and distribute P4.63 bn (USD100 mn) worth of medicine and equipment that could have prevented the spread of deadly diseases, such as dengue, malaria, pneumonia, tuberculosis and hepatitis. “It is time to review the DoH health programs and realign the budget towards preventing diseases,” Binay said. [image: The Standard]

15-Sep-15 A study by Google found that doctors perform an average of 6 professional searches a day. Yet with the ever increasing volume of clinical information, how do doctors and healthcare professionals find what they really need to deliver the best care. [image: Elsevier]