Philippines approves new medical programs to combat physician shortages

フィリピン、医師不足解消に向けた新たな医療プログラムを承認

更新日: 2026年6月19日 07:30

The Philippines is taking decisive action to tackle its critical physician shortage by expanding medical education nationwide.

フィリピンは、医学教育を全国に拡大することで、深刻な医師不足に対処するため断固たる行動をとっています。

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has authorized five state universities and colleges (SUCs) to launch new Doctor of Medicine programs beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.

高等教育委員会(CHED)は、5つの州立大学・カレッジだいがく・カレッジに対し、2026年から2027年度より医学博士課程の新規開講を承認しました。

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Currently, the Philippines has only 7.92 physicians per 10,000 people, well below the World Health Organization’s recommendation.

現在、フィリピンの人口1万人あたりの医師数はわずか7.92人で、世界保健機関の推奨を大きく下回っています。

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By decentralizing these programs, the government hopes to encourage students to study and eventually practice within their home provinces.

政府は、これらの課程を地方に分散させることで、学生が地元で学び、最終的には出身地域で医療に従事することを促したいと考えています。

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To truly solve the shortage, the government must also address retention challenges, such as improving rural working conditions and competitive compensation.

不足を真に解消するためには、政府は農村部の労働環境の改善や競争力のある報酬など、人材確保の課題にも取り組まなければなりません。

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What is the primary goal of the new Doctor of Medicine programs in the Philippines?

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To improve healthcare access in underserved and geographically isolated areas.

How does the current physician-to-population ratio compare to the WHO recommendation?

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It is lower than the recommended 10 per 10,000 people.

What is the role of the 'Doktor Para sa Bayan Act'?

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It mandates medical scholarships and expands state-run medical schools for public service.

Besides training more doctors, what do experts identify as a key challenge to solving the shortage?

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The retention of doctors through better working conditions and compensation.

What is one expected benefit of decentralizing medical education?

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It reduces the financial and logistical barriers for students who previously had to relocate.

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