More than 1,500 patients received free medical services during a three-day surgical mission conducted by the Sui Generis Mission Team at the Northern Palawan Provincial Hospital from August 21 to 23.
The Cebu-based team, led by Justice Geraldine Faith Econg, brought over 120 delegates who worked with the Provincial Health Office, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, hospital staff, and partner agencies including the League of Municipalities–Palawan Chapter, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the office of 2nd District Rep. Jose Alvarez, and the Pinoy Workers Partylist.
A total of 1,572 Palaweños benefited from free operations and medical services, including 155 major surgeries, 133 minor surgeries, 59 ophthalmology procedures, 833 optometry services, 306 dental services, 12 cervical screenings, 53 endoscopies, and 21 colonoscopies.
