Thousands benefit from gov’t medical mission

CLARK FREEPORT -- A total of 1,296 individuals from the Metro Clark are in Pampanga received free medical, dental, and surgical services through a recent joint government and humanitarian effort.

The mission, held on February 2 and 3 in Barangay Balubad, Porac, and Barangay Sapangbato, Angeles City, included dental and surgical procedures such as tumor removal (tanggal bukol), hernia repair (luslos), and cleft lip treatment (bingot).

The Clark Development Corporation (CDC), under the leadership of its President and Chief Executive Officer Agnes Devanadera, said it provided logistics, transportation services, security, and coordination assistance for the medical teams.

Partners, including the Philippine Medical Association in Chicago (PMAC), Hospital on Wheels (HOW), Luzon International Premier Airport Development (LIPAD) Corporation, and other public and private organizations, collaborated on this mission.

"On behalf of PMAC, I would like to thank you for graciously agreeing to co-sponsor this mission. The mission was a success, and the role of your staff, along with expert planning and execution, played a significant role in it,” Dr. Galvez said.

The PMAC, a non-profit organization founded on March 27, 1961, aims to provide free medical assistance to families living in underserved areas all over the Philippines.

Dr. Jim Sanchez founded HOW, which is also a non-profit organization. It operates as a mobile healthcare service aiming to address conditions such as goiter, hernia, cleft palate, and tumors, provide treatment, and empower patients with knowledge for self-care.

Groups that contributed volunteers and provided financial and material support include the Rotary Club of Angeles North, Clark Water Corporation, Goldilocks, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Mekeni Food Corporation, Municipal Government of Porac, City Government of Angeles, Barangay Balubad and Barangay Sapang Bato.