Close the health gap

Mapúa University School of Health Sciences, in collaboration with Arizona State University, recently gathered healthcare professionals, policy makers and industry experts to discuss existing challenges surrounding the local healthcare landscape.

In a panel discussion, "Bridging the Healthcare Gap: Concrete Solutions to Address the Workforce Crisis," taking an integrated approach to bolstering education emerged as a vital measure to address disparities in healthcare delivery, raising the standard of competitiveness among Filipino healthcare professionals.

Successfully navigating the challenges of the local healthcare landscape will require a seamless integration of the solutions presented during the discussion.

Much of the work will require strong leadership, a willingness to innovate, and cooperation between the academe, the government, the private sector, and even non-profit organizations.

Dr. Malaya Santos, Dean of Mapúa's School of Health Sciences: "Certainly, the local healthcare landscape presents unique complexities, but they can be overcome with strategic and sustained collaboration. As an educational institution committed to fostering social growth through innovation, digital transformation, and lifelong education, Mapúa University School of Health Sciences' collaboration with Arizona State University, No. 1 in the US for innovation, empowers learners with global education to answer the needs of our local healthcare system and remain competitive around the world."

Mapúa University is the country's premier engineering and technological school and one of the best universities in the world.

It is one of only four Philippine universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. It is a Quacquarelli Symonds-rated 4-star institution and among the top 100 universities in Southeast Asia. It also ranks second in the Philippines for universities with the biggest research undertakings as recognized by THE.

Arizona State University has developed a new model for the  American Research University, creating an institution that is committed to access, excellence,  and impact. ASU is ranked No. 1 in the US for innovation for eight consecutive years by US News  and Report, the leading US universities ranking system.