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オリンパス、フィリピン のRizal Medical Centerと内視鏡専門医の育成に向けて提携内視鏡検査・治療のアクセスと患者さんのアウトカム向上へ

Olympus partners with Rizal Medical Center in the Philippines to train endoscopy specialists. The partnership aims to improve access to endoscopy examinations and treatments, leading to better outcomes for patients.

OLYMPUS ·  Oct 8 23:00

October 9, 2024

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Officials from Rizal Medical Center and Olympus participated in the signing ceremony of the basic agreement document.

Olympus Singapore Pte. Ltd., the sales company of medical endoscopy equipment in the ASEAN region of Olympus, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rizal Medical Center for Digestive and Liver Care, a medical institution under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Department of Health, located in Pasig City.

Based on this agreement, the 'Rizal Med Olympus Training Center' aimed at developing the next generation of endoscopy specialists has been established within the Rizal Medical Center. The goal is to train the next generation of endoscopy specialists and contribute to the advancement of digestive healthcare in the country.
This is the first time our company has collaborated with a medical institution in the Philippines to establish a training center for the purpose of training endoscopy specialists. By forming a top-class training center in digestive healthcare, we aim to support the development of an environment where highly skilled endoscopy specialists can provide quality specialized treatment to patients in the country.
In the future, Olympus will continue to provide training and skills enhancement opportunities to healthcare professionals, contributing to ensuring that everyone has access to advanced medical care.

Comment from Dr. Ray Sarmiento, Head of Rizal Medical Center Specialty Center.

Encounters with many elderly patients requiring emergency care have been the driving force behind launching this initiative. We aim to become a sustainable and globally renowned medical institution, which necessitates continuous training. We expect the partnership with Olympus to strongly support the improvement of the medical provision system and quality by the next generation of endoscopy specialists.

Rica Lumague, Chief II of Rizal Medical Center, Medical Corp, comments.

This partnership has the potential to significantly enhance the endoscopy services at Rizal Medical Center for patients, and we are very excited about it. We aim to strengthen the team of our institution, composed of prominent specialists in surgical endoscopy and gastroenterology, by training highly skilled doctors.

Comment from E Thel Loh, Olympus Singapore Medical Systems Division.

We expect this partnership to maximize the value of endoscopy examinations in the Philippines. The establishment of 'Rizal Med Olympus Training Center' is the first initiative of its kind in the Philippines. This activity is based on our corporate philosophy of 'Realizing the health, safety, and emotional well-being of people worldwide,' and is carried out with a focus on patients.


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Olympus aims to realize the health, safety, and emotional well-being of people around the world as our raison d'etre. As a leading medtech company, we contribute to the improvement of medical standards for target diseases through the provision of optimal solutions and services that help with early detection, diagnosis, and minimally invasive treatment in collaboration with healthcare professionals. For over 100 years since our founding, Olympus continues to contribute to society by providing products that bring the best value to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit the official Olympus website () and follow us on X (@Olympus_Corp_JP).

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