HEALTH MISSION. Soldiers of the Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade help bring health services to far-flung Barangay Dungguan, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao on Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2019) together with Team Jesus, a Manila-based non-government organization. A total of 1,032 indigents benefited from the mission in the village often rocked by recurring armed hostilities involving Moro families locked in clan wars emanating from land disputes. (Photo courtesy of 602Bde)
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- An Army brigade in North Cotabato, in partnership with a non-government organization (NGO), took time out to help bring health services to 1,032 indigent residents of Datu Montawal, Maguindanao Wednesday.
The Army's 602nd Infantry Brigade (602Bde), together with a pool of doctors from “Team Jesus,” a Manila-based NGO, provided a free medical, dental, optical and haircut undertaking to far-flung Barangay Dungguan, Datu Montawal town.
Brig. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., 602Bde commander, said their participation in the activity forms part of their peace and development efforts to conflict-affected areas of the province.
“The residents of the village have been displaced by recurring armed hostilities involving Moro families who were locked in “rido” (clan war) or family feud triggered by a land dispute,” Rosario said.
Villagers availed of dental services, medical consultation with free medicine, circumcision, optical assistance, and haircut and massage.
Aside from medical services, Team Jesus also distributed a total of 500 story booklets, hygiene kits, and food packs.
Rosario said the medical and dental mission aims to promote a holistic approach in solving armed conflicts in the area by making basic health services accessible to remote communities. (PNA)
