Iloilo—The Iloilo provincial government is set to receive its first-ever primary mobile health clinic from the Department of Health (DOH), bringing essential medical services directly to underserved communities.
This innovative mobile clinic, the first of its kind in Iloilo, aims to bridge healthcare gaps and provide vital medical services to even the most remote areas of the province.
Dr. Maria Socorro Quiñon, head of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), confirmed that the mobile health clinic is expected to arrive in Iloilo on June 30 this year.
“We are just waiting for the deed of donation and some final documentation before we can officially receive the clinic,” Dr. Quiñon stated.
Equipped with state-of-the-art medical tools, the mobile clinic will feature an X-ray machine, laboratory instruments, and ultrasound capabilities.
It will be staffed by a team of provincial doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who will travel across all towns in Iloilo province. The goal is to bring essential healthcare services directly to those who have difficulty accessing hospitals.
“Our mission at the Provincial Health Office is to ensure that all Ilonggos receive adequate medical services, especially those who are hard to reach and in dire need,” Dr. Quiñon emphasized.
“This mobile clinic will play a crucial role in preventing and managing diseases by making healthcare more accessible.”
Dr. Quiñon also expressed confidence in the mobile clinic’s ability to cater to a large number of patients across the province.
She revealed that the PHO had been requesting such a facility from the DOH for some time, recognizing the urgent need for mobile healthcare services.
“This has been a long-standing dream of the Iloilo provincial government, and it’s gratifying to see it finally come to fruition,” she added.
The mobile primary health clinic will prioritize reaching out to the most deserving and hardest-to-reach households.
“We aim to reach as many people as possible, particularly those in remote areas who struggle to access medical care,” Dr. Quiñon said.
In addition to Iloilo, similar mobile clinics will also be provided to Negros Occidental and Panay, further expanding healthcare access across the region.
The introduction of the mobile clinic is expected to significantly enhance the province’s ability to deliver timely and effective healthcare, marking a milestone in its ongoing efforts to improve public health and well-being.