Royal Philips : Philips steps up commitment to support access to healthcare at United Nations General Assembly Week

Tomorrow, on Tuesday, Philips will host a high-level event gathering together the Rockefeller Foundation and Devex on the critical topic of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Achieving UHC means that all people everywhere will have access to quality essential health services without incurring financial risk. Strong primary care facilities in the community are key to ensuring UHC, which is why in July, Philips in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Government of Mandera County, Kenya, opened a new Community Life Center (CLC) in Mandera County. The newly inaugurated CLC will provide the community with modern, high quality, integrated health services.

In addition to UN Week, Philips CEO Frans van Houten will deliver sponsored remarks at The Washington Post Live event, Transformers: Health on September 20th, from 4:00PM - 5:30PM at 1301 K St. NW, Washington, D.C. Mr. van Houten will present on five key priorities healthcare industry leaders and providers must address to realize the full potential of digitization, connectivity and data, including breaking down barriers to better care and driving seamless connections in a digital world where the patient is at the center of care. To register for the livestream, click here.