Pulse of Asia study: Filipinos are optimistic about their health but there are still challenges that digital technology can address

How do Asians view their health outlook especially in the time of COVID-19?  This pandemic definitely affected public health and has changed how people deal with their health concerns. Very apparent in the past year was the turn to technology. Teleconsulting became a necessity for many who, for various reasons, could not physically see their doctors or go to hospitals.

It was in this environment that the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), was commissioned by Prudential Corporation Asia, Pru Life UK’s regional headquarters, to conduct a survey of 5,000 people across 13 countries and territories in Southeast Asia during the second half of 2020.

From top (L-R): Host Dr. Freddie Gomez, National Telehealth Center Director Dr. Raymond Sarmiento, Prudential Corporation Asia Chief Health Officer Andrew Wong, and Pru Life UK Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Marketing Officer Allan Tumbaga share their insights on the Pulse of Asia report.

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