Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Ted Herbosa attended the Universal Health Care (UHC) Summit for Medical Colleges, organized by the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges, Inc. (APMC) and the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) at the Bayanihan Center in Mandaluyong City.
In his speech, Herbosa emphasized the importance of leading the future of medical schools by integrating a primary care curriculum into basic medical education to support the realization of UHC in the country.
“We must equip our future healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver primary care effectively in our country,” the health chief said.
“This requires not only a robust curriculum but also a concerted effort from all stakeholders to create an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and provide the highest standard of care to every Filipino.”
“This requires not only a robust curriculum but also a concerted effort from all stakeholders to create an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and provide the highest standard of care to every Filipino towards Bagong Pilipinas kung Saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga,” the health head added.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to primary care through the establishment of Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Service (BUCAS) and PuroKalusugan, Herbosa also urged the deans of medical schools, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to collaborate with DOH with its endeavors and ensure the adequacy, competency, and decent working conditions of healthcare professionals, in line with the National Human Resources for Health (HRH) Master Plan and the Department’s 8-Point Action Agenda.
