Puerto Princesa tricycle drivers undergo mass health screening

• Source: http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/27/16/puerto-princesa-tricycle-drivers-undergo-mass-health-screening
• Tuesday, November 8, 2016

By Lynette dela Cruz (ABS-CBN News)

PUERTO PRINCESA - Tricycles serve as the primary mode of transportation for locals and tourists in Puerto Princesa.

This is why tricycle drivers are considered as tourist front liners. Some drivers work for hours and admit that they rarely undergo health consultations.

Aside from their exposure to pollution, drivers are also prone to many diseases which when disregarded may also affect the health of their family and passengers.

To address this concern, a mass health screening was done in Puerto Princesa exclusively for tricycle drivers which includes free medical, HIV test, detect TB and road safety reminders.

Through the activity, the organizers hope that the drivers will be aware of their health status and will take the necessary precautions to protect other people.

A mass health screening will also be conducted to van, jeepney and multicab drivers in the city.

This activity aims to protect not only the drivers and passengers but also the image of Puerto Princesa City which is home to one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, the Puerto Princesa Underground River.