On April 25, 2023 a medical mission program was successfully held at Liwayway Subdivision covered court in Anabu I for residents of Cluster 3 of the City of Imus, Cavite, composed of seven barangays including Anabu IA – Anabu IG. The mission was a priority project of 3rd District Congressman Adrian Jay C. Advincula and was made possible through the collaboration of the Provincial Health Office and Office of the Provincial Governor-Extension headed by Ms. Charlene Ann P. Samala.
Consultations were performed by the medical team from General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital composed of Dr. Marie Nicole P. Bayas, Dr. Mary Jane C. Baculi, and midwives Ma. Teresa D. Cabaña and Teresa A. Tamio, together with Imus Rural Health Unit physicians led by Dr. Noralyn Del Mundo, Dr. Ma. Rossini De Ausen, Dr. Jennifer A. Roamor and Rhina Rea A. Padura, Mary Laine S. Martinez, Michelle Remulla and Elizabeth Aludo.
The outreach project was not limited to providing check-ups and diagnoses of illnesses but also included administering pneumococcal vaccine to 81 senior citizens, which is essential in preventing pneumonia. Additionally, this mission provided 69 free laboratory referrals to constituents of Cluster 3, allowing them to receive further testing and proper diagnosis for their ailments. The team also distributed free medicine and vitamins supplements to three hundred ten (310) patients.
Prior to consultation, health screening and antigen swab testing to selected patients were done for the safety of everyone.
Barangay Anabu IA Chairman Warren M. Ochoa expressed his sincere gratitude for the support given by the provincial government. He noted that the medical mission was a significant help to their community, particularly to those who do not have access to medical services due to financial constraints.
The event was a success with the initiative of Congressman AJ Advincula, and support of Mayor Alex “AA” Advincula, Vice Mayor Homer Saquilayan, together with the council, Punong Barangays, barangay health workers and staff of Cluster 3 of the City of Imus. (PICAD)