MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Jan.24 (PIA) -- More than 1,000 residents coming from far-flung barangays in Lanao del Sur province have benefited from the medical civic action program (MEDCAP) by the army’s 51st Infantry Battalion.
The activity was conducted in three successive days in three municipalities: January 20 at Barangay Gadungan in Ganassi; January 21 at Barangay Basak in Binidayan; and January 22 at Barangay Raya Bubong in Bayang.
In Ganassi town, medical check-up were extended to 112 patients, 32 residents were provided with dental services/tooth extraction, 25 young boys were circumcised, 17 pregnant women were given prenatal services and 121 children were afforded with child care services while 18 males benefited from free haircut.
Moreover, 139 were given free medical check-up, 84 availed of dental services/tooth extraction, and 117 young boys were circumcised in Binidayan town.
Likewise, 161 residents were extended medical check-up services, 33 benefited from dental/tooth extraction, 39 young boys were circumcised, 123 children were given child care and 24 pregnant women were afforded with prenatal services in the municipality of Bayang.
Free medicines, toothbrushes and toothpastes were also distributed during the three-day MEDCAP.
Lieutenant Colonel Giovanni Franza, commander of the 51st IB, said the objective of the MEDCAP is to bring immediate medical health services closer to the people especially to those living in the remote areas where access to government services is difficult.
The activity was conducted in collaboration with the Integrated Provincial Health Office, HOPE Foundation Inc., Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, local government units of Ganassi, Binidayan and Bayang, and the US Army who also disseminated flyers, posters and other campaign materials on peace advocacy.
Binidayan ABC President Patah Olama expressed appreciation to the 51st IB troopers for spearheading the activity and bringing the services to the needy constituents of the municipality.
Franza meantime said the 51st IB will always continue to adhere on activity like MEDCAP in order for the people to know that the soldiers are not only prepared to protect them but also ready to support the progress and development in the area. (Apipa P. Bagumbaran/PIA Marawi)
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