ARAYAT – The construction of two birthing stations in Pampanga is a manifestation of the seriousness of the Aquino administration to give pride and honor to pregnant mothers.

Thus, said Dr. Leonita Gorgolon, regional director of Center for Health and Development (CHD) in Region III as she led the inauguration and turn-over of birthing stations separately constructed in two district hospitals in the province.

The birthing stations were constructed inside the premises of Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Memorial Hospital in Arayat and Dr. Andres Luciano District Hospital in Magalang.

Gorgolon disclosed that some P3.2 million has been spent by the DOH for the construction of birthing station in Dr. Emigdio C. Cruz Memorial Hospital.

“The birthing station is also expected to receive equipment amounting to at least P1.5 million,” Gorgolon told well-wishers during the turn-over ceremony.

The birthing station at Dr. Andres Luciano District Hospital in Magalang has a total cost of P4.5 million. An additional P1.5-million was also allocated for its medical equipment.

Governor Lilia G. Pineda said they are very grateful to President Benigno Aquino III for his gift of love – the birthing stations – to pregnant Kapampangan mothers. The governor said, they fully support the Aquino administration’s health agenda, aiming that no mother shall die in giving birth.

These DOH’s birthing stations will serve a significant role in the life of new born babies and their mothers.

Hence, doctors and midwives who attend to pregnant mothers giving birth should be properly equipped with health care expertise to ensure that mother and child would be given a fresh new life to start with.

According to Gorgolon,  the construction of the birthing stations were funded by the national government under the “ Health Facility Enhancement Program”.

The Health Facility Enhancement Program under the Aquino Health Agenda is aimed at upgrading the infrastructure and equipment of government health facilities across the country.

The upgrading and rehabilitation of public health facilities is in line with the DOH’s goal of providing universal health care or Kalusugan Pangkalahatan  in partnership with the Local Government Units.