Press Release - Bong Go hails Super Health Center groundbreaking in Maasim, Sarangani Province

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, lauded the groundbreaking of the Super Health Center in Maasim, Sarangani Province, on Thursday, January 18, which was led by Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao.

Go emphasized the importance of Super Health Centers in his video message in fulfilling the government's commitment to make basic health services more accessible even in far-flung areas nationwide.

The senator highlighted the crucial role of Super Health Centers in bridging the gap between the government and its constituents, focusing on their essential functions such as early detection of diseases and reducing hospital overcrowding. He stressed that these roles are necessary for prompt and efficient healthcare services.

"Hindi na nila kailangang pumunta ng malalayong ospital para magpa-checkup nitong minor cases. Pwede na sa Super Health Center ang primary care at pagkonsulta para sa early disease detection. Magpagamot na kayo agad para hindi lumala ang sakit. And it will help decongest the hospital dahil dyan na po gagamutin sa mga Super Health Center," said Go.

"Ang kinaganda sa Super Health Center, alam ng DOH yan (ay) pwede niyo pang i-expand. Pwede nyong palagyan ng dialysis machine. Ako as chairman sa Committee on Health, kapag natapos ito willing akong tumulong na i-expand pa ang inyong Super Health Center. Malaking tulong ito para hindi na kailangan pa na bumyahe ng malayo ang mga pasyente, he expressed.

With the support of the Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, Jr., local government units, and fellow lawmakers, Go helped secure sufficient funds in the 2022, 2023, and 2024 national budgets for the construction of more than 700 Super Health Centers across the country.

Super Health Centers will offer database management, outpatient, birthing, isolation, diagnostic (laboratory: x-ray, ultrasound), pharmacy, and ambulatory surgical unit. Other available services are eye, ear, nose, and throat (EENT) service; oncology centers; physical therapy and rehabilitation centers; and telemedicine, which makes remote diagnosis and treatment of patients possible.

During the groundbreaking, Go's