Press Release - Bong Go pushes for improved healthcare access in communities as he leads turnover of new Super Health Center in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Senator Christopher "Bong" Go attended the turnover ceremony and blessing of another Super Health Center to enhance healthcare accessibility in communities, this time in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, on Wednesday, January 17.

During his visit, the Sangguniang Bayan presented to Go a resolution declaring him as an adopted son of Lake Sebu for his contributions to the development and progress of the town and its people particularly in healthcare.

Barangay Ned is significantly distant from the town center of Lake Sebu. This remote location means that residents from Lake Sebu proper must traverse through another province, either Sultan Kudarat or Sarangani, to reach Brgy. Ned. This geographic challenge emphasizes the significance of the new super health center in providing much-needed healthcare services to this isolated area.

As the lead implementing agency, the Department of Health (DOH) has been instrumental in identifying strategic areas for establishing these Super Health Centers, focusing mainly on municipalities that lack accessible hospitals and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA).

This targeted approach ensures that healthcare services are extended to the most underserved and hard-to-reach communities, promoting equitable healthcare access nationwide.

"Marami po sa mga kababayan natin sa iba't ibang sulok ng Pilipinas ang walang sapat na health facilities na makagagamot sa kanilang mga karamdaman. Kaya importante na mailapit natin ang serbisyong medikal mula gobyerno sa mga taong nangangailangan nito," Go stressed.

The senator then elaborated on the significance of Super Health Centers, describing them as pivotal in bridging the gap between the government and its citizens. He underscored their primary functions, which include primary care, medical consultations, and early disease detection to further decongest public hospitals.

"Hindi na nila kailangang pumunta ng malalayong ospital para magpa-checkup itong 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