Press Release - Bong Go lauds the opening of the new emergency room at Ibajay District Hospital in Aklan

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go welcomed the inauguration of the new emergency room at Ibajay District Hospital on Monday, January 15, which Governor Jose Enrique "Joen" Miraflores attended. The said project aims to enhance medical services in the province and received support from Senator Go as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Finance.

As one of the advocates for this health facility enhancement in Aklan, Senator Go emphasized the importance of the new facility in bolstering the nation's healthcare system. He highlighted that the emergency room is not just a building but a critical component in ensuring that quality medical care reaches the people who need it the most.

"Isa sa mga prayoridad ko ang siguraduhing ang bawat Pilipino, lalo na sa mga malalayong lugar, ay may access sa de-kalidad at agarang serbisyong medikal," said Go.

"Ang emergency room na ito ay sumasagisag sa ating patuloy na pangako sa pagpapabuti ng kalusugan ng bawat Pilipino. Ang pagbubukas ng pasilidad na ito ay isang mahalagang hakbang para sa ating adhikain na mapabuti ang sistema ng pangkalusugan sa ating bansa," he continued.

The emergency room at Ibajay District Hospital shall provide immediate and efficient medical care to residents, significantly improving the hospital's capacity to handle emergencies.

The facility is equipped with modern medical equipment and staffed by trained medical professionals ready to address various medical emergencies. Go highlighted that this development is particularly timely, considering the ongoing challenges posed by public health concerns and the need for robust healthcare infrastructure.

"Naniniwala ako na sa pamamagitan ng pasilidad na ito, marami tayong buhay na maililigtas at mas marami pa tayong matutulungang nangangailangan," he added.

Meanwhile, Go offered assistance to individuals in need of medical care. He advised the beneficiaries that they could seek healthcare support through the Malasakit Center, available at the Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital in Kalibo.

First established in 2018, the Malasakit Center is a one-stop shop designed to assist indigent