MAKATI CITY — As the Philippines continues its push toward full implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC), a major healthcare forum is set to gather medical innovators, healthcare executives, and government decision-makers in one venue. The ECCP Healthcare Forum 2026 will be held on June 18, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, situated at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Ayala Avenue in the city’s central business district. Organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), the event seeks to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors in improving the nation’s healthcare system.
Strengthening the Link Between Primary and Emergency Care
One of the key challenges facing the Philippine healthcare system is the successful integration of primary and emergency care services. Creating a seamless patient journey, from preventive care and early detection to urgent medical intervention, requires coordinated strategies, sustainable funding mechanisms, and regulatory frameworks that promote both innovation and accessibility. Building on the success of last year’s forum and ongoing engagement with key government agencies, the 2026 Healthcare Forum aims to deepen discussions with implementing bodies, present important policy developments, and encourage the exchange of best practices among healthcare innovators, development partners, and health system stakeholders.
Encouraging Collaboration and Meaningful Policy Discussions
The forum will serve as a venue for engaging government agencies and healthcare stakeholders on strategic priorities, implementation challenges, and partnership opportunities that can support the continued advancement of UHC in the Philippines. Its goal is to enhance public-private collaboration by aligning policy, financing, and innovation across primary, emergency, and tertiary healthcare services. Participants can expect insights from a carefully selected lineup of government officials, industry executives, and healthcare experts who will discuss policy implementation, emerging trends, and successful healthcare initiatives.
A Key Gathering for the Healthcare Sector
The event is expected to attract healthcare professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and development partners committed to improving the country’s healthcare landscape. Registration is open to both ECCP members and non-members. As the Philippines works toward building a more accessible, efficient, and resilient healthcare system, the ECCP Healthcare Forum 2026 provides an important platform for collaboration, innovation, and dialogue, all taking place in Makati, widely recognized as one of the country’s leading centers for business and healthcare.
