The Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Ted Herbosa, spearheaded the ground-breaking ceremony of the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center and the Turnover of Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics with First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos in Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
This event marked the start of construction of the Clark Multi-Specialty Medical Center as part of the priority health project of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in line with Republic Act 11959, or the Regional Specialty Centers Act of 2023, that aims to provide accessible quality healthcare services to every Filipino.
The ground-breaking ceremony was followed by the turnover of 14 Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics to the provinces in Regions 1, 2, and CAR, including Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Apayao, Cagayan, Quirino, Isabela, and Nueva Viscaya.
“These endeavors mark a pivotal step towards the realization of Universal Health Care in our country.”
“These endeavors mark a pivotal step towards the realization of Universal Health Care in our country,” Herbosa said.
The mobile clinics are fully equipped for medical, diagnostic, and referral services to bring healthcare to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA).
“Together, let us continue to work to ensure quality healthcare is not just a privilege, but a fundamental right for all Filipinos tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas, kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga!,” the health chief stressed.
The ceremony was graced by Pampanga Governor Dennis Pineda and Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, PAGCOR Vice President Ma. Vina Claudette Peralta Oca, Bloomberry Cultural Foundation Inc. Executive Director Filipina Laurena, other Local Chief Executives, and Regional Directors of the DOH to the regions of 1, 2, 3, and CAR.
