HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIGENTS. Female health personnel of the Army’s 90th Infantry Battalion conducts circumcision on several children in Talitay, Maguindanao. (Photo courtesy of 90th IB)
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- More than 500 indigent residents of Talitay town in this province have benefited from an outreach program initiated by the government and non-government organizations, in partnership with the Philippine Army’s 90th Infantry Battalion on Sunday.
Most of the beneficiaries were from far-flung Barangay Macadayon of the town.
The health outreach program aims to provide quality healthcare and free services to less fortunate people, especially in conflict-affected areas.
Aside from medical services and consultation, the mission was also an opportunity for young male residents to avail of the circumcision, aside from the distribution of free medicines and feeding program.
The health outreach program was organized by civic leader Cathleya Diocolano in partnership with Dr. Alizher Dimapanat, Dra. Alizia Dimapanat, Taga Cotabato Ka Kung, Inc., Social Climbers Inc., Bangsamoro Digital Humanitarian Cooperation, Adat-Betad Inc., Guardian Emergency Response Team, United Doctors Hospital of Cotabato City, Inc., barangay leaders of Macadayon, and the Army’s 90th Infantry Battalion headed by Lt. Colonel Crizaldo Fernandez.
Fernandez said haircut and demonstration of basic first aid were also provided to residents. He said to make the event memorable, the Army soldiers also facilitated parlor games to the children.
“The activity is designed to help everyone to be involved in a humanitarian program,” Fernandez said in a statement.
Maj. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, lauded the soldiers for taking the responsibility of providing health services to the indigents and the local communities.
“The delivery of health services aimed to build a strong alliance between the different stakeholders where trust and confidence are built among the populace and the military as partners for peace and development,” he said. (PNA)
