Kalinaw News: Military joins medical mission in Basilan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 15, 2021): Military joins medical mission in Basilan



Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – November 15, 2021

The Western Mindanao Command participated in a medical mission initiated by the local government of Hadji Muhtamad on November 13, 2021. The activity benefitted more than a thousand residents of Barangay Sangbay Big, Hadji Muhtamad, Basilan.

Locals availed of the free medical and eye check-ups, minor surgery, circumcision, malaria screening, and libreng gupit. Free medicines were also offered by the team.

Of the various services offered, 500 residents received hygiene kits, 100 kids were given toys, 300 received goodies, 127 availed of the medical check-up, 93 had their eyes checked, 67 were circumcised, and six underwent minor surgeries. In addition to this, 300 residents also participated in the feeding program.

The outreach program was made possible through the participation of other military units and civic organizations including the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, 101st Infantry Brigade, Civil-Military Operations Unit-Western Mindanao, KIWANIS International, Integrated Resource Development for Tri-People (IRDT), and Rotary International. The WestMinCom Team was led by Col. Wendell Basat, the Assistant Chief of Unified Command Staff for Civil-Military Operations.

The activity was a success and, with grateful hearts, the people of Sangbay Big sent the team away with their warmest smiles. Barangay Chairman Zaldy Ahmad said his message of gratitude on behalf of all the beneficiaries. “We are grateful that you chose our barangay to be the recipient of this outreach program,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hadji Muhtamad Mayor Nerwelyn Mansul said, “Despite the unpredictable weather, the event was a success. I thank everyone who participated in this medical mission. You are all instruments of goodwill and you all touched the hearts of my constituents. I am looking forward to working with all of you again soon”.

Medical mission is one of the programs under the civil-military operations of the Western Mindanao Command which aims to promote peace and gain support from the people.

“With our sense of commitment and willingness to serve, we offer our time and expertise to render basic services and uplift the quality of life of the people in the far-flung communities. This is also our way to reach out to them and send the message that they can always trust and rely on the armed forces,” said Maj. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command. “Rest assured that we will continue to work alongside our partners to help the people of Mindanao while we remain steadfast in pursuing the remaining members of the different threat groups in our area of operation”.

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