Islamic City of Marawi (30 July) -- To give emphasis on the importance of health, the provincial government of Lanao del Sur declared July 29 of every year as Lanao Health Day.
According to Atty. Amenodin Macalandap, provincial chief-of-staff, the declaration is a reaffirmation of the provincial government's commitment to provide efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services.
"The effective and efficient delivery of basic and regular healthcare services to our people is one of the major concerns of the provincial government because having physically and mentally healthy constituents is a prelude to the progress and development of the province," the chief-of-staff said.
Dr. Alinader Minalang, head of the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said the pronouncement of Governor Mamintal 'Bombit' Adiong Jr. stresses the significance of health in the province and the health programs being undertaken by the governor in partnership with the IPHO.
In observance of the Lanao Health Day, the provincial government together with the IPHO and Department of Health-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM) conducted free cataract operation, minor surgical operation, optical services, dental services, medical consultation and treatment as well as voluntary blood donation.
"We also launched the healthy lifestyle program to advocate the healthy lifestyle practices because one of the leading causes of death in the province is cardiovascular diseases and this could be prevented through healthy lifestyle," Minalang stressed.
"We did a 'hataw' exercise participated by the employees of the provincial government and the IPHO as well as the DOH-ARMM team spearheaded by Secretary Kadil Sinolinding Jr.," he added.
A mobile clinic equipped with basic modern equipment was also inaugurated during the celebration.
With the theme "Serving the Underserved," the observance of Lanao Health Day afforded more than 500 constituents with free optical services, more than 400 were also provided free dental services and almost 100 patients operated with minor surgery.
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