Maguindanao starts massive health services

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/998375
• Monday, July 3, 2017

(EOF/PNA)

SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao -- Few days after the fasting month ended, health providers in Maguinadanao have embarked on massive health services to indigent residents of the province, Dr. Tahir Sulaik today said.

Sulaik, Maguindanao provincial health officer and chief of Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), said the provincial health office has started a week-long “Gamutang Pangkalahatan,” a comprehensive medical services to the people of Maguindanao, mostly indigents.

”Anyone can, whether experiencing illnesses or not, are encouraged to visit the provincial hospital to avail of health services for free, of course,” Sulaik told reporters as he led physicians, nurses and other health workers in serving the indigents here.

Aside from consultation, the Gamutang Pangkalahatan also included minor and major surgeries. “Those who would need to undergo major or minor surgical operations are advised to register with their respective rural health unit for referral,” Sulaik said.

He said more than 200 medical staff will be serving an estimated 1,500 patients, both adults and minors, expected to avail during the four-day medical and dental services.

The health providers also focus on prevention of dengue cases with the onset of rainy season where mosquito bites are prevalent.

Sulaik also appealed to residents in communities under flood waters to refrain from staying longer on floods to avoid getting water borne diseases.