Villanueva lauds CHED's approval of five additional medical schools in Philippines
The Philippines' Commission on Higher Education has approved five new medical schools in state universities to improve healthcare access. Senator Joel Villanueva praised the move as a significant step toward fulfilling the Doktor Para sa Bayan Act.
Why it matters
Addresses critical healthcare infrastructure gaps in rural regions by expanding medical education opportunities.
Senator Joel Villanueva has commended the establishment of additional medical schools across the country saying this would help boost Filipinos’ access to healthcare and ensure every community will have access to a doctor and quality medical services.
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