Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, commended the successful groundbreaking of a Super Health Center in Brgy. Ambolong, Batan, Aklan on Saturday, 23 September, marking the local government unit's efforts to improve healthcare access in their community.

The event was attended by Congressman Ted "Nonong" Haresco, Mayor Michael Ramos, and Municipal Health Officer Dr. Aves Fantilanan.

Go was instrumental in pushing for adequate funding to ensure that more Super Health Centers are established across the country. Some 307 Super Health Centers were funded in 2022 through Go's initiative and with the help of DOH and fellow lawmakers, and 322 more Super Health Centers in 2023.

In his video message, Go said that these efforts aim to bring the government's healthcare services closer to the people. With a goal to cater to the basic health needs of communities, the Super Health Center shall provide services such as database management, outpatient care, birthing facilities, isolation units, diagnostic services (including laboratory, X-ray, and ultrasound), pharmacies, and ambulatory surgical units. Additional services include eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) care, oncology centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, as well as telemedicine for remote diagnosis and treatment.

The senator also highlighted the dire situation that many in remote and underserved areas often face in accessing healthcare, which can lead to delayed treatment and exacerbation of preventable health conditions. Early detection of diseases is one of the primary focuses of the Super Health Center, with primary care and medical consultations being a fundamental part of the center's mission.

"Ang Super Health Center na ito ay hindi lamang simpleng pasilidad. Ito ay isang halimbawa ng ating hangarin na siguraduhin na ang serbisyong medikal ay abot-kaya para sa bawat isa," stressed Go.

"Sa pamamagitan ng Super Health Center, magiging accessible sa inyong komunidad ang primary care, free consultation at early detection ng sakit para maiwasang lumubha pa ito," he continued.

Apart from Batan, the senator also supported the construction of other Super Health Centers in Aklan such as in Tangalan, Kalibo, Ibajay, Balete, Numancia, Malay, and New Washington — the last two of which held their groundbreaking last 15 September.