From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 16): Military medical mission helps 217 poor patients in Negros Oriental
At least 217 indigent patients were provided medical and dental services in an outreach mission of the 302nd Infantry Brigadein Barangay Tampi, Amlan town, Negros Oriental on Sunday.
The medical and dental mission is in connection with government efforts to provide adequate and quality health care to rural communities, particularly the hard to reach areas.
Belated reports from Capt. Cresencio C. Gargar, 302nd Infantry Brigade spokesperson, said that the outreach mission was conducted with the help of the local stakeholders such as the Maayo Shipping Inc., Philippine Dental Association Negros Oriental Chapter, Rotary Club of Dumaguete East and the Philippine Councilors League Inc.
During the medical mission, the beneficiaries were provided medical services that include free consultation, dental and blood chemistry.
Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio, 302nd Infantry Brigade commander, said the involvement of different stakeholders is consistent with the spirit of “Bayanihan” which seeks to address health concerns of indigent Negrenses.
He said that this is also a manifestation of commitment and dedication of the peace loving citizens to serve the needy Filipino people.
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At least 217 indigent patients were provided medical and dental services in an outreach mission of the 302nd Infantry Brigadein Barangay Tampi, Amlan town, Negros Oriental on Sunday.
The medical and dental mission is in connection with government efforts to provide adequate and quality health care to rural communities, particularly the hard to reach areas.
Belated reports from Capt. Cresencio C. Gargar, 302nd Infantry Brigade spokesperson, said that the outreach mission was conducted with the help of the local stakeholders such as the Maayo Shipping Inc., Philippine Dental Association Negros Oriental Chapter, Rotary Club of Dumaguete East and the Philippine Councilors League Inc.
During the medical mission, the beneficiaries were provided medical services that include free consultation, dental and blood chemistry.
Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio, 302nd Infantry Brigade commander, said the involvement of different stakeholders is consistent with the spirit of “Bayanihan” which seeks to address health concerns of indigent Negrenses.
He said that this is also a manifestation of commitment and dedication of the peace loving citizens to serve the needy Filipino people.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=544547