Army’s 302nd Brigade receives ambulance

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 11): Army’s 302nd Brigade receives ambulance

The medical and dental team of the Philippine Army’s 302nd Brigade has received a new field ambulance named KM 451 and other Brigade Treatment Facility (BTF) equipment. 

The said brigade is based in Camp Leon Kilat, Tanjay City.

The 3rd Forward Support Medical Company (3FSMC) of the 3rd Infantry Division turned-over the medical equipment to the officers and men of the 302nd Brigade.

The KM 451 will be used by the brigade MEDCAP team in conducting various military or civilian initiated medical and dental missions in the Brigade’s area of responsibility.

Ltc. Harold Anthony Pascua, brigade executive officer, said “This medical equipment will not only boost the morale of our troops having a readily available treatment facility during combat operations, but will largely contribute to the Brigade’s continuing efforts in delivering basic health services to the less privileged residents especially in the conflict affected areas in the Brigade’s area of responsibility in partnership with various stakeholders.”

Capt Cresencio Gargar, Army information officer, said record shows that the 302nd Brigade MEDCAP Team has already participated in 30 various medical and dental missions benefiting more than 16,000 residents especially in the conflict affected areas this year.

Meanwhile, the 3FSMC also conducted troop’s information and education to the Achiever troopers. 

Company Commander Captain Abdul-Aziz Ontok (Medical Corps) said the prevention and cure on hepatitis viruses and the health services support system of medical company.

The activity was then followed by free medical consultation to the troops, CAFGUs and military dependents. More or less 40 benefited from the said activity.

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