At the 18th Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Global Health Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (October 28–31, 2025), Dr. Catherine Chung, Local Health Systems Director at Zuellig Family Foundation, presented how the Foundation’s Bayang Malusog (Healthy Nation) Program strengthens the Department of Health’s regional teams in North Luzon to advance Universal Health Care (UHC).
The program builds responsive health leaders through leadership modules, mentoring, and practical application, enabling teams to improve coordination, facility accreditation, and access to primary care. It demonstrates how strong leadership and collaboration accelerate better health outcomes and deepen local ownership of UHC goals.
