MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)--Aiming to ease the medical necessities of the people in this siege-stricken city, the Rotary Districts 3870 and 3830 alongside their respective Rotary Clubs led a health caravan at Sagonsongan Transitory Shelter in Brgy. Sagonsongan here to bring primary healthcare services to residents.
In collaboration with Rotary International, the Philippine Army, and the local government unit, various services were offered such as free medical consultation, provision of medicines, circumcision and toy-giving for children wherein a total of 906 locals visited and benefited.
Rotary District 3830 Governor Dr. Mildred Vitangcol bared that they started doing this on July 1 this year which was the first day of the Rotary year and would end on June 30, 2023.
From then on, the organization hit its ninth streak of delivering health services in particular places in the Philippines, specifically those classified as geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) taking into consideration that not enough medical services reach these locations.
Vitangcol underscored that they do not intend to halt their health caravan, seeing the number of beneficiaries from their extended services.
She stated that her organization is dedicated to help the Philippine government heed the medical concerns of the citizenry.
“Sa gobyerno, hindi kaya lahat ng problema sa komunidad ay natutugunan so bilang kami ay non-government organization, kami ay nakipagpartner sa government para kami ay makabigay at makabahagi ng kung anuman ang kaya namin,” said Vitangcol.
[With the government, not all problems in the community can be addressed so as we are a non-government organization, we partnered with the government so that we can give and share whatever we have.]
Rotary District 3870 Governor Angelo Ladub, on the other hand, stressed that this caravan was under the major goal borne by his organization since its inception which is to aid needy citizens.
“Ating unang-unang tinitingnan ay kung ano ang maitutulong ng Rotary sa mga tao. Hanggang ngayon, we are helping people who are in need, lalo na dito sa Marawi because of what happened here a couple of years ago,” he said.
[What we see first is how Rotary can help the people. Until now, we are helping people who are in need, especially here in Marawi because of what happened here a couple of years ago.]
Highlighting a wonderful experience brought about by the dedication of a non-government group, Ladub heartened the populace in the city to join his organization and take part in carrying out their noble mission.
He stated that it does not matter whether one is well-off or not as what is important is the service to be rendered.
“I am inviting everyone who has a good heart, not necessarily with a good pocket. You can help in terms of services. Iniimbitahan ko kayo sa [I am inviting you to the] Rotary. It is time to give back. Tulungan natin ang mga nangangailangan [Let us help those who are in need],” said Ladub. (CRG/PIA-10/Lanao del Sur)
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