THE administration of the Ciriaco Tirol Hospital on Boracay announced that they have expanded their operations both for residents and tourists visiting the world-famous resort island.
In a press briefing, Dr. Carl Lachica, hospital administrator said the Department of Health has given the permit to convert the Ciriaco Tirol Hospital into a Level One hospital.
For several years, the Tirol Hospital, the only government health facility in this resort island is considered a primary health care center.
“We are now allowed to do surgical operations. We are also building a five storey building as we improve our health services in Boracay,” he said.
Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores said the recognition of a Level One hospital would pave the way to make Boracay a medical tourism destination.