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South Korea proposes $12 million healthcare grant for 28 million Filipinos

The proposed funding would upgrade diagnostics and train laboratory staff in the Philippines.

About 28 million underserved Filipinos could benefit from better diagnostic and treatment services under a proposed South Korean grant. The project would expand tuberculosis testing and add influenza surveillance to laboratory operations.

Author: Робот Source: Department of Finance of the Philippines

A laboratory worker operates diagnostic equipment in a healthcare facility.
A proposed Korean grant would help upgrade medical diagnostics in the Philippines. Illustrative photo. Photo: Herney / Pixabay, Pixabay Content License

The Government of the Republic of Korea has proposed a USD 12 million grant, worth approximately PHP 724 million, to improve diagnostic and treatment services for underserved communities near the Luzon Economic Corridor. The project is expected to reach around 28 million Filipinos.

The Philippine Department of Finance, led by Secretary Frederick D. Go, is facilitating the proposed partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).

The grant would modernize diagnostic and treatment capabilities at the Department of Health’s Bagong Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services (BUCAS) Center. Plans include enhanced molecular testing for tuberculosis screening and integrating influenza surveillance into laboratory operations.

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The funding would also train laboratory specialists and personnel, strengthening the country’s capacity to detect, monitor and respond to disease outbreaks.

The project is expected to benefit underserved communities in Ilocos Norte, Batangas, Pampanga and Bataan. Development grants do not have to be repaid.

The initiative supports the Philippines’ pursuit of Universal Health Care. The Philippines and the Republic of Korea aim to deepen cooperation on public health systems and expand access to quality healthcare across Luzon.

Source: Department of Finance of the Philippines

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