In line with his commitment to improving healthcare accessibility, particularly in underserved communities, Senator Christopher "Bong" Go personally attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Super Health Center in Barangay Hulong Duhat, Malabon City on Thursday, 30 November.

Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, emphasized in his speech the vital role Super Health Centers play in addressing basic health needs at the community level. These centers, designed to provide primary care services, will also offer consultations and enhance the early detection of diseases.

The senator stressed the importance of bringing essential healthcare closer to communities, ensuring that even the most vulnerable have access to basic medical services.

"Pwede na po diyan yung panganganak, dental, laboratory, at x-ray at ang ikinaganda nito diyan na po yung primary care na naaayon sa Universal Health Care. Hindi nyo kailangang pumunta ng mga hospital na malalayo, dito na po. Early disease detection para hindi na po lumala yung sakit at dito na po yung Konsulta Package ng PhilHealth. Magpa-checkup po kayo kapag nandidiyan na yung Super Health Center," encouraged Go.

The facility will offer a wide range of services, including database management, outpatient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray and ultrasound), pharmacy, and an ambulatory surgical unit. Additionally, the Super Health Center provides specialized services such as eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service, oncology centers, physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, and telemedicine, allowing for remote diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Through the collective efforts of Go, fellow lawmakers, local government units, and the Department of Health (DOH), sufficient funds have been allocated for 307 Super Health Centers in 2022 and 322 Super Health Centers in 2023. DOH, the lead implementing agency, identifies the strategic areas where the centers will be constructed.

The groundbreaking was also attended by Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, Vice Mayor Bernard "Ninong" Dela Cruz, and former congressman Ricky Sandoval, among others.

"Isang karangalan po ang makasama natin sa araw na ito ang ating minamahal na bisita, Senator Bong Go. Sa bawat pagkakataon, patuloy kayong nagbibigay ng serbisyo at suporta sa aming lungsod, lalo na sa mga proyekto tungkol sa sports at health. Lubos po kaming nagpapasalamat sa walang sawang suporta at tulong sa Malabon City. Inspirasyon po natin ang mga tagumpay ng mga Malasakit Centers ni Senator Go at ito ang pundasyon ng ating Super Health Centers," Mayor Sandoval expressed.