Expats & Diplomats
Japan, Korea, US announce P1.6B partnership for health care

In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare in the Philippines, the development agencies of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the United States signed on September 27 a partnership committing P1.6 billion over five years to improve health outcomes and advance Universal Health Care in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

This funding is in addition to existing forms of assistance which the three development agencies have provided and will continue to extend to BARMM.

Representatives from the governments of the Philippines, Japan, South Korea and the United States link arms to symbolize their shared commitment to advancing healthcare in BARMM. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO