In the wake of an unprecedented global crisis, we’ve seen inspiring acts of resilience, unity, and philanthropy. Leading these remarkable efforts is the partnership between the Tropical Disease Foundation, Inc. (TDF), Ayala Corporation (AC) through its healthcare unit, Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health), and the Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. (BCFI). Joining hands, a commitment has been made to provide the public with accessible and timely COVID-19 testing.
A Vision of Public Health
It was a vision rooted deeply in TDF’s core values: public health, quick access to healthcare, and a strong commitment to address infectious disease cases.
On May 27, 2020, a significant milestone was reached when TDF received accreditation from the Department of Health as a licensed RT-PCR COVID-19 testing facility. This accreditation empowered TDF to process samples for SARS-CoV-2 confirmation, a critical step in the fight against the pandemic.
The Power of Collaboration
The collaboration between TDF, Ayala Corporation’s AC Health, and BCFI has played an integral role in addressing the public health challenges posed by the pandemic. It aligns with the Department of Health and the Inter-Agency Task Force’s Project T3, a comprehensive strategy designed to identify, isolate, and provide medical treatment to COVID-19 patients.
Fernando Zobel de Ayala, President of Ayala Corporation, emphasized the importance of their initiative, stating, “At the Ayala Group, we are big believers in testing and are one with the government in their efforts to expand our country’s capacity. By constructing new laboratories and expanding capacity for existing ones, we will increase access to confirmatory RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 in many critical areas.”
Donato C. Almeda, President of BCFI, expressed the foundation’s commitment, stating, “We are happy to partner with AC Health and TDF and in our own way contribute to the Department of Health’s and the Inter-agency Task Force’s Project T3 (Test, Trace, Treat), which has proven effective in curbing the pandemic.”
