Another run of PGCs medical mission was conducted at Tropical Village, Brgy. San Francisco, General Trias, Cavite, last August 30, 2023, as part of the effort to improve the health and wellness of Gentriseños.
Five hundred sixty-five patients availed the free medical consultation, check-ups and prescription medicine, rendered by the medical health professionals from the office of the Provincial Health Officer comprised of Dr. Rozelle Frances Avey C. Flores and Dr. Gilbert G. Mortel, CCMH nurse Rolvie Joy A. Arcon, and GEAMH midwives. They also received mosquito repellent-lotion from the staff, as part of anti-dengue campaign program.
During the event, Ms. Imelda B. Mabituin of CPCPH, led the distribution of Family Planning paraphernalia such as contraceptive pills and condoms. In addition, Dr. Maria Victoria S. Torres, spearheaded the vaccination for children, which include Inactivated Poliovirus vaccine (IPV), Measles-Rubella (MR), Polio vaccine (OPV) and Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV). Likewise, nutrition services were also provided for the benefit of the constituents. (OPIO)