MANILA, Philippines – The Ayala group is investing around P2 billion to build what is touted to be the country’s first comprehensive cancer specialty hospital that is envisioned to provide affordable, high-quality cancer treatments.
In a press statement on Wednesday, the Ayala group said the cancer hospital would be a specialized center, equipped with diagnostic equipment (including a PET Scan), chemotherapy facilities, linear accelerators for advanced radiation therapy, and operating rooms for the specialist surgeons.
Apart from offering a comprehensive range of services, the hospital will be led by some of the top local oncologists, working in a dedicated group practice as part of multi-disciplinary care teams.
Ayala Corp. president and AC Health chair Fernando Zobel de Ayala said: “Cancer is now the third leading cause of death in the Philippines, and unfortunately, we struggle with poor outcomes. A key pillar of our advocacy is screening and early detection so that we can diagnose patients earlier, and provide them with more affordable high-quality cancer care.
AC Health president Paolo Borromeo added: “We are working with some of the most respected names in the local oncology field, and we are delighted that they share our vision for this Cancer Hospital. We are also encouraged by the feedback we have gotten from patients who love the concept. I think having a specialized cancer hospital in the Philippines is long overdue, and our goal is to redefine cancer care by serving a broader segment of Filipinos, while providing quality of care that matches global standards.” /g