Senator Joel Villanueva has commended the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for approving the establishment of five additional medical schools in the Philippines. The senator stated that this move would help increase access to healthcare and ensure that every community has access to a doctor and quality medical services.
According to CHED, the new medical schools are expected to address the shortage of physicians in the country, particularly in rural areas. The approval is part of the government's efforts to expand medical education and produce more doctors to meet the growing demand for healthcare.
Villanueva emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Universal Health Care Law, which aims to provide all Filipinos with access to quality health services. He urged the new schools to maintain high standards of education and training to produce competent medical professionals.
