The construction of the Super Health Center in Mandaue City, Cebu is set to begin this year.

Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, head of the Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO) announced on Thursday that the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) has completed the pre-procurement phase and is awaiting approval from the City Engineering Office to commence construction.

She added that they aim to start construction this year, as it is also the deadline set by the Department of Health (DoH).

The DoH has allocated P11.5 million for the construction of the building with the Mandaue City government contributing P15 to P20 million.

The ground floor will be birthing center, the second floor will be pediatrics and sexually transmitted diseases clinic while the third floor will be Data management and specialized medical services.

Catulong mentioned former Mayor Jonas Cortes as matching the DoH’s funding to ensure the project’s completion.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to establish Super Health Centers across Mandaue City’s five clusters, which aims to improve healthcare accessibility and services. This includes outpatient care, birthing facilities, isolation units, diagnostic services like X-rays and ultrasounds, and specialized services such as eye, ear, nose, and throat consultation, oncology care, physical therapy and telemedicine.

The Super Health Center will be located in Barangay Centro, behind the existing MCHO building. The facility is designed to enhance healthcare services for local residents.