HEALTH centers and hospitals should stand out as places that maintain clean environments, are accessible for people of all abilities and promote good health. The Philippines still has a long way to go to realize these aspirations, but even small steps forward are meaningful. One that deserves commendation is Department of Health (DoH) Memorandum 2024-0156 on 'Establishment of Active Transport and Bicycle Support Infrastructure in Healthcare Facilities and DoH Offices.'

The memorandum states that the 'DoH encourages the establishment of support infrastructure in all health care facilities and DoH offices to encourage active transport among health workers, medical professionals, employees, and patients or clients. The active transport support infrastructure may include the following: