HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBILITY. Rep. Cha Hernandez, Calamba Mayor Roseller Rizal and Vice Mayor Angelito Lazaro, forming the triumvirate of Team CalamBago, lead the groundbreaking ceremony for the four-story multi-purpose building along Bacnotan Road in Barangay Real, Calamba City on Monday (April 22, 2024). The center will house a dialysis center, diagnostic and laboratory hub and an event place. (Photo by Zen Trinidad)
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – Kidney patients in this city will soon have access to free dialysis, diagnostic, and laboratory services when a new medical facility becomes operational in about six months.
Mayor Ross Rizal announced on Monday that the new hospital may be opened to patients as early as October, barring construction delays.
The new state-of-the-art facility is located along Bacnotan Road Barangay Real, adjacent to the Main City Hall Building, and will offer a range of essential services once fully operational.
The ground floor will host the long-awaited dialysis center, while the second floor will accommodate the diagnostic and laboratory center.
“With an unwavering commitment to the well-being of our citizens, the city government has allocated a substantial PHP100 million for the construction of this landmark building,” Rizal said.
The mayor also thanked in advance the Sanggunian Panlalawigan (City Council), which he said will allocate additional funds for equipment and fixtures, ensuring the seamless operation of these essential centers.
He also welcomed contributions from national agencies and philanthropic institutions, underscoring the collaborative effort required to realize the city's healthcare vision.
Meanwhile, a representative from M.T. Maliuanag Construction Services, the project contractor, emphasized the spaciousness of each floor, totaling 1,624 square meters, and highlighting the meticulous planning behind this transformative project. (PNA)
