Manila, Philippines - The Philippine Health Breakthrough Program, a year-long initiative aimed at creating a healthier future for all Filipinos, took place from March 28th to 30th, 2023 at the Shangri-La, The Fort Manila. The program is facilitated by the Bridge Institute, a charitable organisation dedicated to helping senior leaders of government, business, the health profession, NGOs, and civil society to come together to make breakthroughs in thinking and action on how to drive positive change in their communities and organisations. Getz Healthcare, a leading healthcare company in the Asia Pacific region is proud to partner with the Bridge Institute for this program.
The Philippine Health Breakthrough Program brings together leaders from business, government, and civil society to facilitate breakthroughs in thinking and action on how to enable greater health equality for the people of the Philippines. The 2023 focus is on how these leaders can come together to enable healthy lifestyles and amplify availability and access to healthcare in the country.
"The Philippine Health Breakthrough Program is an opportunity for us to address the complex challenges in the healthcare sector," said Fiona Macintyre, Executive Director of the Philippine Health Breakthrough Program. "The program is built on the understanding that health is a complex and systemic challenge. By facilitating collaboration among key stakeholders from government, business, and civil society, we can connect the dots and develop sustainable, long-term solutions resulting in significant benefits for the health sector in the Philippines."
“Getz Healthcare can trace its roots in the Philippines back to 1918, with over 100 years of local experience, the partnership with the Bridge Institute and the Philippine Health Breakthrough Program is a great opportunity to give back to our community and is strongly aligned with the company's mission to bring meaningful healthcare solutions to the people of the Philippines” said Ian Grist, General Manager of Getz Healthcare Philippines.
"The Philippine Health Breakthrough Program is a great opportunity for us to collaborate with key stakeholders in the health sector. We believe that by working together, we can create meaningful change in the lives of Filipinos and contribute to the country's growth and development." said James Simkins, CEO of Getz Healthcare.
The Philippine Health Breakthrough Program is a crucial step towards creating a healthier future for all in the Philippines. By bringing together leaders from various sectors, the program aims to create sustainable solutions that will benefit everyone in the country. For more information about the program and how to participate, please contact Fiona Macintyre at the Bridge Institute.
Contact:
Fiona Macintyre
Executive Director, Philippine Health Breakthrough Programme
Email: fiona.macintyre@bridge-institute.org
Ian Grist
General Manager, Getz Healthcare (Philippines)
Email: iangrist@getzhealthcare.com
About Getz Healthcare
Getz Healthcare is proud to be recognized as the leading distributor of medical equipment, devices and consumables, in Asia Pacific. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and we partner with leading manufacturers in medical technology, to offer a wide range of innovative and high-quality products & solutions, enabling our customers to focus on what’s important – providing better care for their patients. Headquartered in Singapore, we have been operating in the Asia region for over 110 years, serving over 7,500 customers, from our 23 offices and distribution centers, spread across Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Getz Healthcare is part of The Getz Group of companies. Our mission is to bring meaningful healthcare solutions to the people of Asia Pacific. For more information, visit Getz Healthcare at www.getzhealthcare.com
About Bridge Institute
The Bridge Institute is a charity which brings senior leaders of government, business and civil society together to make breakthroughs in thinking and action on the societal challenges of our time. The Bridge Institute identifies and brings in the leaders who can solve each societal challenge into a breakthrough event, and then supports the implementation of the solutions. The Bridge Institute is registered in the United Kingdom, with long-term programmes operating across Asia and Europe. More details at www.bridge-institute.org
