The local governments of Caloocan and Malabon have launched beneficial health programs to ensure the safety of their local constituents and employees.
Over at Caloocan City, the public hospitals of Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC) and Caloocan City North Medical Center (CCNMC) have launched free health services for women in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated every October.
Among the tests that the patients can avail include free breast and pregnancy ultrasound and even removal of cysts and other lumps.
These early tests can further bolster the residents' awareness and create early protection against fatal illness.
In line with the free tests, Mayor Dale "Along" Malapitan encouraged the female residents of the city, emphasizing the importance of getting an individual's health checked.
"The residents should avail of this service to check the possible changes in an individual's body so that they can receive their proper medicine and treatment," he said.
The National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., an organization that promotes emotional and physical support to breast cancer patients, stated that there is hope with breast cancer, especially when it gets detected early.
"Advancements in early detection and support continue to increase the chances of survival," the organization wrote.
Another program that was launched by the Caloocan government is free vaccination of elementary-age children against measles, human papilloma virus (HPV), tetanus, and other similar illnesses.
The local government unit (LGU) stated that this measure aims to ensure the peace of mind and well-being of both parents and children.
The program was done by the City Health Department (CHD) with the Schools Division Office (SDO).
In Malabon, the health of the government employees is now surely backed by the partnership between Malabon City and Cocolife, a Philippine-based insurance company.
The beneficiaries can receive a P80,000 maximum benefit limit per disability medical procedure. They also have insurance of P20,000 for natural death and P40,000 for accident-induced death.
In a statement, Sandoval underscored the significance of its employees, highlighting that their health and welfare needs are a top priority.