Press Release - Bong Go promotes inclusive healthcare in communities as he visits Super Health Centers and aids indigents in Cateel, Davao Oriental

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go continues his unwavering commitment to bringing government services closer to communities in need, aiming to promote inclusive economic development and ensure proper access to healthcare.

On Friday, August 30, Go attended the turnover ceremony of a newly constructed Super Health Center in Barangay Alegria. This facility is part of a broader initiative that Go has long advocated for--establishing Super Health Centers nationwide, with 14 in Davao Oriental alone.

These centers aim to bridge the healthcare gap by providing primary care, consultations, and early disease detection services directly within communities.

"Patuloy po akong tutulong sa pagpaparami ng Super Health Centers sa bansa sa abot po ng aking makakaya. Sa mga itinayong Super Health Centers, nakita namin kung gaano kalaki ang naitutulong nito sa komunidad lalo na sa rural areas. 'Yun po ang layunin ng mga Super Health Centers, ang ilapit sa mamamayan ang serbisyong medikal ng gobyerno," Go remarked during the event.

The realization of this initiative is a collaborative effort involving fellow legislators, the Department of Health (DOH) led by Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa, and various local government units. Substantial funding has been allocated to establish over 700 Super Health Centers across the country, further demonstrating the government's commitment to improving the healthcare sector, particularly at the grassroots level.

These centers will offer free consultations through municipal health offices, local government units, and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) via its Konsulta program.

Earlier that day, Go also took the time to inspect another Super Health Center in Brgy. Poblacion.

While in Cateel, the senator also extended his support to thousands of residents from diverse sectors, including barangay health workers, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay sanitary inspectors, vendors, and transport workers.

"Wala akong arte sa trabaho dahil sanay na ako sa trabaho noon pa. 'Wag n'yo akong itrato na ibang tao. Lapitan n'yo lang ako, kausapin n'yo ako, mayayakap n'yo. Nandito ako para magserbisyo sa abot ng aking makakaya, mga kababayan,