Bill for E-Health System in the Philippines Progresses Through House

Bill for E-Health System in the Philippines Progresses Through House

Nov 1, 2019

The proposed bill that aims to establish the Philippine eHealth System and Services in the Philippines has passed the initial phase in the House of Representatives. The technical working group (TWG) of the House committee on health approved the bill following the...
82% of Indonesian Households Lead Unhealthy Lifestyle

82% of Indonesian Households Lead Unhealthy Lifestyle

Oct 1, 2019

The Health Minister of Indonesia, Dr. Nila F Moeloek, has shared the results of a recently conducted family survey revealing that the lifestyles of 82% of Indonesian households can be considered to be unhealthy. The Ministry uses 12 indicators to determine the...
Consortium Invests USD 685 Million in Metro Pacific Hospitals

Consortium Invests USD 685 Million in Metro Pacific Hospitals

Oct 1, 2019

Metro Pacific Investments has revealed it will sell a 42.5% stake in the country’s largest hospital chain, Metro Pacific Hospitals Inc., to a consortium led by private equity firm KKR & Co for around USD 685 million. The sale, which values the whole unit at...