The 98th Malasakit Center was inaugurated in Rodriguez, Rizal at the Casimiro A. Ynares Sr. Memorial Hospital (RPHS-Montalban Annex) on Tuesday, the Department of Health-Calabarzon announced on Wednesday.
Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, along with Rizal Governor Rebecca A. Ynares, led the launch.
In his speech, Go assured that the center will provide medical and health assistance for the residents of the second district of Rizal who cannot afford medical treatment.
The center has an initial fund of P3 million to be replenished monthly and will be increased as the need arises.
The center serves as a one-stop shop to hasten the delivery of medical services and free medicines, specially to indigent patients.
DOH-Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo, on the other hand, lauded the senator’s effort in the establishment of Malasakit Centers in the country.
“Many of our countrymen have benefited from these centers. This is also one of the important projects in giving assistance and that no one should be left behind,” Janairo said in Filipino.
The health official disclosed that there are now three existing Malasakit Centers in Rizal province. The other two are located in Cainta and Antipolo.
The Malasakit Center is operated in cooperation with other government agencies, including the DOH, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., Philippine Health Insurance Corp., and the Office of the President.