FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will distribute 83 brand new modern mobile clinics to seven provinces in Central Luzon “to bring the healthcare system closer to the people, particularly those in remote areas.”
The move is part of collaborative efforts between the First Lady and the Department of Health (DOH) in partnership with the Department of Local Government Unit, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, and the Act Agri-Kaagapay Organization.
The initiative was under the First Lady’s program “Libreng Laboratoryo, Konsulta, at Gamot Para sa Lahat” or LAB which was recently launched in Manila.
The newly donated mobile clinics are equipped with examination, laboratory, and x-ray facilities, as well as medical essentials like patient’s bed, infrared thermometer, patient monitor, and other medical equipment including electrocardiogram, ultrasound, cholesterol monitoring, glucose testing, and blood hematology tools.
These contributions were in consonance with the government’s dedication to provide universal health coverage, which is a crucial aspect to extend modern medical and health care to the Filipino people, especially the farmers and impoverished families living in far-flung areas.
The First Lady has emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare for all Filipinos.
In line with this vision, the mobile clinics will play a crucial role in providing preventive health services directly to the communities.
The First Lady said through the collaborative effort of various organizations, they will work together to build a healthier and stronger population.
She gave assurance on her commitment to support this agenda, both in aligning the delivery of public services and by extending a helping hand to the public healthcare system.
The mobile clinics will significantly increase the reach and accessibility of healthcare services, bringing them closer to the doorstep of the people.
Act Agri-Kaagapay founder and president Virginia Rodriguez said the initiative was also in keeping with the President’s commitment to provide essential services and safeguard the health of the Filipino people.
The clinics will facilitate regular health screening meant to identify diseases early for early intervention to save lives.
The government will also have the capacity to extend the reach of immunization to the underserved villages.