State-run hospitals to receive new medical equipment

• Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2821464640340/state-run-hospitals-to-receive-new-medical-equipment
• Friday, June 3, 2016

By Elsha Marie B. Soriano (JNPD/EMBS/PIA-1,Pangasinan)

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan (PIA) – At least two hospitals run by the provincial government here are set to receive additional medical equipment offered by two private companies under a public-private partnership scheme to enhance the delivery of public health and services in the province of Pangasinan.

On Monday, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan approved a resolution authorizing Governor Amado Espino, Jr. to sign an agreement with Himex Corporation and United Diagnostic Supply for the provision of hospital facilities and equipment for provincial government hospitals in the province.

The Urdaneta District Hospital is offered by the Himex Corporation with one brand new unit of 16 slices CT Scan Machine under a profit sharing or fixed quota per month for a span of five years.

Likewise, the Mapandan Community Hospital will acquire a glucometer machine and a Mindray BS-120 chemistry analyser, both under a two-year contract with the United Diagnostic Supply.

“The much needed equipment and facilities could add on to better and more accessible ways of serving Pangasinenses especially the underprivileged,” said Board Member Napoleon Fontelera , Jr. in a resolution.