302 Brigade Dental Team headed by 1Lt. Roel R. Morales, the Brigade Dental Surgeon gives free dental services to the poor during the 5-day Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) in five different municipalities in Negros Oriental, recently.
The Army’s 302 Brigade under the command of Col. Francisco M. Patrimonio, the Brigade Commander in collaboration with the Aba Child Ministries of Tunga Dauin, Kindness in Action headed by Dr. Amil Shapka of Emmanuel Foundation of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and 79th and 11th Infantry Battalion had successfully conducted the 5-day Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) in five different municipalities in the province of Negros Oriental from January 21 to 25, 2013.
The 5-day MEDCAP included free medical and dental services, free eye check-up, blood pressure examination, free haircut and massage. The activity was considered a success through the efforts of the NGOs, LGUs and the 302 Brigade, Philippine Army.
The launching of the 5-day MEDCAP was held at Canlaon Complex last January 25, 2013. Some 942 individuals benefitted from the said activity broken down into 208 individuals for free medical consultations; 293 for the blood pressure examinations; 168 for free dental check-up and 57 for tooth extraction/cleaning; 91 for free eye check-up; 47 individuals were given free haircut and 78 for free massage.
The second day of the MEDCAP was held at Municipal Clinic, Poblacion La Libertad, Negros Oriental on January 22, 2013 with 963 beneficiaries broken down into 274 persons given free medical consultation, 259 for free dental check-up and tooth extraction, 257 for the blood pressure examination, 75 for the eye consultation, 32 individuals were given free haircut and 63 for free massage.
The third day of MEDCAP was held at Cultural Center, Bais City, Negros Oriental on January 23, 2013. The activity benefited 528 individuals broken down into 225 individuals given free medical consultation, 121 free dental check-up and tooth extraction, 127 or the blood pressure examination, 38 individuals given free haircut and 17 for free massage.
The fourth day of the MEDCAP was held at Municipal Hall, Poblacion Dauin, Negros Oriental on January 24, 2013 with 1,264 beneficiaries broken down into 297 persons given free medical consultation, 274 free dental check-up and tooth extraction, 213 for blood pressure examination, 310 for surgery and restho 75 for the eye consultation, 32 individuals were given free haircut and 63 for free massage.
The fifth day of the MEDCAP was held at Sports Complex, Poblacion Bacong, Negros Oriental on January 25, 2013 with 891 beneficiaries broken down into 298 persons given free medical consultation, 274 free dental check-up and tooth extraction, 163 for blood pressure examination, 15 for surgery and restho 75 for the eye consultation, 22 individuals given free haircut and 44 for free massage. Indeed, a total of 4,588 individuals were benefited by the 5-day MEDCAP in five different Municipalities of the province.
Meanwhile, Col. Patrimonio said that the 5-day MEDCAP was made possible through the series of coordination and meetings of the said sponsors and concerned Local Government Units (LGUs), Local Government Agencies (LGAs) and other participating agencies and NGOs.
He added that the involvement of different stakeholders consistent with the spirit of "Bayanihan" to address the health concerns of Negrenses was a manifestation of commitment and dedication by peace loving citizens in order to serve the needy Filipino people.
http://www.ndb-online.com/012913/local-news/local-news-army-ngo-5-day-medical-dental-mission-held
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