Singapore, Nov. 12 -- Inagroundbreakingmoveforlocalhealthcare,theProvinceofBulacan has inaugurated the country's first locally funded Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) facility, marking a milestone in accessible and modern diagnostics for Filipinos.

Situated at the Bulacan Medical Center, the new open MRI system-developed and powered by TimeMedicalPhilippines,Inc,aUS-FDA-registeredandCE-markedglobalinnovatorinadvanced imaging technology, a step-down subsidiary of Fischer Medical Ventures Limited-represents a pivotal step toward universal and equitable healthcare across the country.

While most MRI facilities in the Philippines remain privately owned-with only around 160 units nationwide as of 2022, many already obsolete-Bulacan's initiati...