NEW YORK — There are many organizations working at the local level to improve access to health care, but one challenge many initiatives face is how to scale effectively.
Philips’ Community Life Centers are one such initiative. In addition to working toward universal health coverage, these centers offer revenue generating opportunities and are powered by renewable energy. While many stakeholders are excited about the progress the centers are making on access to health care, scaling up remains a challenge.
Speaking to Devex, Philips CEO Frans van Houten explains how collaboration and a less siloed approach to project work is really the only way to achieve community and primary care at scale.
“More and more we see NGOs, governments, and private enterprise realize that if we all come together we can actually overcome these perceptions,” he said. “We can give it a try.”
Watch the video above for insights on how this can be achieved and why an approach to improved care needs to involve so much more than technology.
How do we ensure that people worldwide get the care they need without the risk of being pushed further into poverty? Devex explores the path to universal health coverage. Join us as we ask what it will take to achieve UHC for all by visiting our Healthy Horizons site and tagging #HealthyHorizons, #Health4All and @Devex.
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In his role as Editorial Director Richard oversees content for digital series, reports and events, leading a talented team of writers and editors, conducting high-level video interviews and moderating panels at events. Previously partnerships editor and an associate editor at Devex, Richard brings to bear 15 years of experience as an editor in institutional communications, public affairs and international development. Based in Barcelona, his development experience includes stints in the Dominican Republic, Argentina and Ecuador, as well as extensive work travel in Africa and Asia.
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