{"id":58905,"date":"2015-08-12T23:50:45","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T15:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=58905"},"modified":"2015-08-12T23:50:45","modified_gmt":"2015-08-12T15:50:45","slug":"uk-sees-potential-in-phl-healthcare-research-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/08\/12\/uk-sees-potential-in-phl-healthcare-research-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"UK sees potential in PHL healthcare, research industry"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MANILA — At a time when some Filipinos seemed hopeless about healthcare in the Philippines, one country saw its huge potential.<\/p>\n

“Definitely there’s potential, especially in research projects,” said Ian Mansfield, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) director in an interview with the Philippines News Agency (PNA).<\/p>\n

In a dialogue organized by the British Embassy Manila on Tuesday, Mansfield mentioned that last March, top UK scientists visited the Philippines to explore collaborations, discover about new diseases, among others.<\/p>\n

He said the scientists stayed here for about two weeks, and the UKTI looked at the challenges in healthcare in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

“How can we address this together? How can we make sure medical devices will be licensed appropriately? How can we promote initiatives like the Mexico City Principles?” he asked.<\/p>\n

Currently, UKTI is working closely with the Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).<\/p>\n

As UKTI sees a huge potential especially in the field of research, the UK has allocated 2 million pound for a joint research work.<\/p>\n

Called the Newton Fund, it aims to build science and innovation partnerships with key emerging economies.<\/p>\n

It also helps promote economic development and social welfare of partner countries, recognizing that science, technology and innovation capability are all vital in long-term sustainable growth, and to develop new technologies beneficial to the society.<\/p>\n

Mansfield said that the fund will be used for two years, to address science and healthcare challenges.<\/p>\n

Also, the project will be a collaboration between at least one scientist from UK and one Filipino scientist.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, when asked what he thinks is the biggest healthcare challenge in the Philippines, he cited it’s in ensuring equitable access in the whole country.<\/p>\n

Aside from research collaborations, a number of British private companies are also increasing their investments in the Philippines. Among these include GSK, Smiths Medical and GE Healthcare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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