Makati opens med center for 24/7 services

MAYOR Abigail Binay on Monday led the opening of Makati Life Medical Center in Barangay Bel-Air to provide Yellow Card holders access to round-the-clock healthcare, consultations, diagnostic, and pharmacy services.

“Today marks a great milestone for the people of Makati, especially our senior citizens, as now they have access to quality primary care services 24/7. It took several years to complete, but we delivered on our promise to give Makatizens a bigger and more accessible hospital where they can receive medical attention whenever they need it,” Binay said.

The hospital is more accessible to residents of the city’s 1st district. It is also convenient for City Hall employees and senior citizens who have difficulty commuting to the city-run Ospital ng Makati (OsMak).

Since it is open 24/7, the facility can better serve the medical needs of residents and provide timely care for patients who require more specialized services in a tertiary hospital.

Makati Life is a partnership between LifeNurture Incorporated and the City Government of Makati. It is the country’s most significant public-private partnership hospital to date. City Ordinance No. 2021-021 authorized Mayor Binay to sign a PPP agreement with LifeNurture Inc. for the hospital’s construction, operation, and management.

The city chief executive said Makati Life Medical Center is “a testament to the city’s commitment to providing excellent health care that is accessible, affordable, and of the highest medical standards.”

She assured residents that although Makati Life accepts private individuals, their healthcare services are still accessible to Yellow Card holders, including the city’s senior citizens and City Hall employees.