Marawi Mayor Majul Gandamra distributes toys to children in Barangay Papandayan during the recent MUGSerbisyo sa Barangay program of the City Health Office. With him are BARMM's Ministry of Health Finance and Administrative Director Laxaman Bangcola and CHO Chief Dr. Ali Dalidig. (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--The local government unit (LGU) of Marawi continues to reach out to its constituents to address their basic health needs.
Apart from the construction of barangay health facilities, the LGU through the City Health Office is also conducting regular medical outreach to respond to the medical needs of barangays that do not yet have accessible facilities within their reach.
The outreach dubbed MUGSerbisyo sa Barangay provides free medical and dental consultations including medicines and vaccinations.
CHO Officer Dr. Ali Dalidig said their commitment is to hold the MUGSerbisyo sa Barangay twice a month. The latest round was held in Barangay Papandayan on November 23 focusing on the medical needs and well-being of children in line with the celebration of National Children's Month. Aside from the medical services, the children also enjoyed free toys and ice cream treats.
The MUGSerbisyo in Papandayan also coincided with the opening of the barangay's Rural Health Unit (RHU), a project under the Marawi Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program implemented by the Ministry of Health in partnership with the city government.
Other community health facilities inaugurated during the day were Barangay Health Stations in Malimono, Rorogagus Proper, Buadi Itowa, Caniogan Papandayan and Pantaon and the Rural Health Unit of Barangay Kilala. All these facilities are aimed at improving access to basic healthcare services.
Meanwhile, the 24 barangay complexes constructed in the most affected area of the city are also equipped with a health center to cater to the healthcare needs of residents returning to ground zero. (APB/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
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