SANTO TOMAS – The Department of Health (DOH) in cooperation with the provincial government headed by Governor Lilia “Nanay” G. Pineda is set to construct 14 rural health units throughout the 4th district of Pampanga.
This ensued as Governor Pineda led the blessing ceremonies for the new Rural Health Unit in Barangay Poblacion of this town, the first among the 14 rural health units to be constructed in the 4th district.
Dr. Leonita Gorgolon, the new Center for Health Officer for Central Luzon, graced the event and was very optimistic on the progress of their project.
“The Department of Health is very grateful and would like to congratulate the provincial government of Pampanga, the municipal government of Sto. Tomas, kasama po si Congressman Anna York Sagum for this beautiful building, worth P1.5 million plus P1 million for the equipment,” Dr. Gorgolon proudly declared.
According to Governor Pineda, the construction of these rural health units is very significant so that patients with minor ailments need not go to district hospitals. Kapampangans will be provided with basic medical assistance at the health centers which are more accessible.
Moreover, the governor stressed that such projects would not materialize without the support of DOH and especially the members of the provincial board.
“Nagagawa ko lang po ito dahil sa magandang ugnayan namin ni Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao at ng mga board members lalo na po nina Nestor Tolentino at Ric Yabut dito sa 4th district,” Pineda shared.
Mayor Joselito Naguit also expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of the provincial government for the various projects in their town.
“Makayan lub ing balu mung atin kang kayadwangan kareng proyektung makasanting at makasulung keng balen,” Naguit stated.
Meanwhile, Dr. Gorgolon shared the DOH’s partnership with local government units for the enrolment of the indigent citizens in the National Health Insurance Program.
“Gusto natin mabigyan ng access ang mga mamamayan sa quality health services, through this beautiful health centers and ho spitals, ” Dr. Gorgolon ended. (Angelique DC. Tuazon, PIO Pampanga)
