MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Dec. 22 (PIA) --The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) recently conducted a medical mission in Buadipuso-Buntong to respond to the healthcare needs of residents affected by typhoon Pablo.
The program dubbed “Medical Mission Handog ni RG Hataman Para Sa Mga Biktima ng Bagyong Pablo” was undertaken in partnership with the Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM), the 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, and the provincial government who provided logistics support to the medical teams.
IPHO Chief Dr. Alinader Minalang said at least 1,500 constituents were afforded with various health services during the mission.
These services included medical consultation and treatment; minor surgery; vaccination for flu and pneumonia; eye examination with free eyeglasses; and health education.
According to him, the medical mission was graced by ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman and Provincial Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr.
Minalang said Hataman led the distribution of oral hygiene kits to children from the different affected barangays.
The regional governor also pledged to provide funds for the repair of the Rural Health Unit (RHU) damaged by the typhoon, he further said. (APB/PIA-10)
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