Kuya Bong reaffirms health sector boosting
Go also reassured that he will keep on pushing for necessary programs and initiatives to help more Filipinos
Daily TribuneGo also reassured that he will keep on pushing for necessary programs and initiatives to help more Filipinos
Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go said that he is hoping for a joyous yet safe holiday season in the Philippines despite eased gathering restrictions this year as he encouraged fellow Filipinos to keep their optimism, remain cooperative and continue the bayanihan spirit to ensure that no one is left behind toward recovery.
Go, who heads the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, also reaffirmed his commitment to make health services more accessible and affordable to all as he continues to advocate for the establishment of more Malasakit Centers and Super Health Centers nationwide.
The Super Health Center is an upgraded version of the rural health unit. It offers health services including database management, out-patient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: X-ray and ultrasound), pharmacy and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose and throat service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation center; and telemedicine where remote diagnosis and treatment of patients will be done.
Meanwhile, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop for the medical assistance programs offered by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
The lawmaker is the principal author and sponsor of the Malasakit Centers Act of 2019. There are now 153 such centers that have helped millions of Filipinos nationwide.
Go also reassured that he will keep on pushing for necessary programs and initiatives to help more Filipinos recover from the ongoing pandemic and other crisis situations, which will allow them to lead a more comfortable life.
