The Andres Soriano Foundation successfully conducted its 13th Annual Health Caravan on May 29-31 in the island barangays of Manamoc, Algeciras, and Concepcion in the municipalities of Cuyo and Agutaya, providing medical, surgical, dental, and laboratory services to 3,257 patients.
Beneficiary communities received a wide-range of medical and dental services including adult and pediatric consultation, prenatal care, eye check and operation, minor surgery, general ultrasound, electrocardiogram test, pap smear test, and blood chemistry test as well as dental cleaning, extraction, and restoration. Reading glasses, prescription eye glasses, over-the-counter medicines, prescription medication, and other health products were provided to those in need. Interactive sessions were also conducted to prevent contraction and spread of diseases and promote better hygiene and sanitation.
Sincere thanks to the volunteer-doctors who generously shared their time and expertise, and ensured that each patient was provided with quality health care and treatment.
Dr. Mario Baquilod, Dr. Michael Basa, Dr. Cecille Cruz, Dr. Noel Cruz, Dr. Cesar Dimaala, Dr. Angelina Gabriel, Dr. Grace Gabriel, Dr. Archie Gonzales, Dr. Rom Gumabon, Dr. Noel Ibay, Dr. Resa Javier-de Jesus, Dr. Alvin Javierto, Dr. Pia Lorenzo, Dr. Victor Luna, Dr. Matthew Medrano, Dr. Gary Mercado, Dr. Melissa Mercado, Dr. Odell Paredes, Dr. Lionel Peters, Dr. Patricia Reynoso, Dr. Maria Fe Rivera, Dr. Ronald Santos, Dr. Sarah Santos, and Dr. Guadalupe Villanueva
Many thanks also to DOH Region IV-B, A. Soriano Group of Companies, SHARE Foundation, and other donor-partners whose contributions have allowed us to deliver basic health and nutrition services to geographically isolated and disadvantaged communities, reaching the most vulnerable groups including pregnant women, children, and the elderly.
The Annual Health Caravan is part of the Foundation’s Small Islands Sustainable Development Program which aims to improve the quality of life of fishing households and coastal dwellers in Northeastern Palawan. The Foundation funds projects focused on the environment, health, education, and livelihood.
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