BDO Foundation said it has rehabilitated 200 rural health units (RHUs) nationwide, including its latest project in San Jose, Camarines Sur.
The foundation said the milestone would drive it to reach more Filipinos.
“With every RHU we turn over, we think about the thousands of Filipinos who will benefit,” said BDO Foundation president Mario Deriquito.
“We hope our contribution empowers health workers and helps patients gain better access to primary health services,” he said.
The newly rehabilitated RHU in San Jose is a one-story building serving more than 45,000 people in 29 barangays. The foundation renovated the facility, improving its interiors and exteriors, ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities and senior citizens, and creating spaces for breastfeeding mothers and elderly patients.
“This support empowers our health care personnel to perform their duties with dignity and ensure our community receives the care they deserve,” said San Jose municipal health officer Dr. Arnel Armea.
“With this rehabilitated facility, there is now space for everyone!” he said.
RHUs are the first line of defense for communities in maintaining health and wellness, providing routine check-ups, immunizations, and preventive care.
BDO Foundation said it would continue to rehabilitate health facilities in partnership with local governments and BDO and BDO Network Bank branches.
After reaching its 200th RHU milestone, the foundation reaffirmed its commitment to improving patient care through health center rehabilitation.