PRESENTATION: Early Lessons from Financial Integration in Batangas and Quezon
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Advancing Universal Health Coverage in the Philippines
This presentation summarizes early lessons from financial integration in Batangas and Quezon, Philippines, focusing on advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through the establishment of a Special Health Fund (SHF). It highlights the experiences of local government units, national agencies, and partner organizations in operationalizing the SHF, including key processes, enabling factors, challenges, and practical recommendations for sustainable and coordinated health financing. By sharing these insights, the presentation aims to inform strategies that support equitable access to quality health care across provinces.
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) shared these early lessons at the 18th Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Global Health Conference, held at Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on October 28–31, 2025, contributing to regional dialogue on strengthening health systems and advancing UHC.