mWell makes history on National mWellness Day

CEBU CITY -- Metro Pacific Investments Corporation’s (PSE: MPI) mWell, the country’s fastest-growing health app made history, gathering hundreds of doctors, medical specialists, and mental health experts to give free online consultations and sound medical advice to patients and health-conscious Filipinos from all over the country on National mWellness Day, August 27-28.

This is the 2^nd National mWellness Day since its inception in 2021.  The two-day advocacy event was helmed by hundreds of family doctors and specialists from Metro Manila, Cagayan De Oro, Davao, and Zamboanga donated their time to provide consultations via the mWell app, while mental health advocates from MindNation and Makati Medical Center Wellness Center gave on-call services for free mental health counselling.

Dr. Reymark Calma congratulated mWell for the event which allowed him to feel the true spirit of volunteerism while fellow volunteer, Dr. Mark Calban said, it was such an inspiring experience serving the medical needs of patients not only from Metro Manila but from different provinces.

Expressing her appreciation for the support she received, Dr. Mae Doctolero, said, the responsive tech team and operations support made everything so easy.  A record number of patients, including celebrities, Metro Manila-based journalists and regional influencers were able to consult for free. After the consultation, they also received free e-prescription, medical certificates, lab referrals and vouchers.

Patients expressed gratitude for the free consultation. They found the doctors to be very kind and approachable. The consultation flow is good and clear, said one of the patients while another wrote, “this is the best teleconsultation I have experienced.”

“My doctor is amazing. She was on time and provided me with all the support,” An mWell user who had a consultation with the dermatologist gave this feedback.  A mom whose daughter had fever was so thankful that they were able to consult a pediatrician for free. She said, “Laking tulong para sa mga nanay na tulad ko. Ang daling gamitin at ang bait ng duktor. Buti na lang may mWell app!”

mWell partners, including the country’s top insurance companies – PhilCare and Generali gave their full support for the advocacy along with Makati Medical Center Foundation, MPIC Foundation, Unilab, MedExpress, 24 Alkaline-C and PiCur antioxidant.

At the same time, mWell provided free consultation to residents of Barangay Lumutan, a remote community in General Nakar, Quezon through mWell OnTheGo, a portable digital clinic. The mWell OnTheGo bag was filled with a tablet and a phone preloaded with the mWell PH app containing a health pass code for free online consultation.  Foldable solar panels, battery, and Smart pocket wifi were also donated to enable the residents to consult anytime.

National mWellness Day is in support of the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare. “Filipinos now have better access to healthcare through mWell’s integrated digital healthcare ecosystem with a wide and sustainable network of medical experts and services,” MPIC President, Chairman and CEO, Manny Pangilinan said.

According to Chaye Cabal-Revilla, Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, sustainability is the backbone of the work done across the group. Being able to serve Filipinos nationwide is at the heart of what mWell does. That’s why mWell dedicated two days working with volunteer docs and partners to provide consultation for free. (Photos:mWell)