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As part of an initiative to improve the capacity of local healthcare institutions, Okada Foundation Inc. (OFI) has donated P135-million worth of medical equipment, a mobile clinic, and sanitation in Naga City.
Beneficiaries include City Health Offices I and II and Our Lady of Lourdes Infirmary, who received medical equipment that supports routine laboratory testing patient assessment, and primary healthcare services.
This includes hematology and chemistry analyzers, portable X-ray units, ECG machines, microscopes, pharmacy refrigerators, sterilizers, centrifuges, fetal Dopplers, and other equipment that support routine laboratory testing and primary care.
Naga City General Hospital, meanwhile, has received equipment for specialized diagnostic, surgical, maternal care, and critical care equipment.
This comprises of more advanced medical equipment, including a tissue processor, centralized electronic fetal monitor, 2D echocardiography system, anesthesia machine, arterial blood gas analyzer, cardiotocography machine, infusion pumps, and other specialized equipment that enhance hospital-based patients.
Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo has shared on how the new equipment will help residents. “This is a meaningful partnership for Naga City because it strengthens the work our healthcare institutions do every day. With these additional resources, we can better support our healthcare workers and provide quality care to more residents across our community,” she said.
Aside from the medical equipment, the new city health mobile clinic will bring essential healthcare services closer to communities while the garbage truck compactor will help strengthen sanitation efforts that help keep neighborhood cleaner and healthier.
OFI President James Lorenzana said, “A strong public health system begins with giving healthcare professionals the resources they need to care for their communities. We hope these donations help strengthen healthcare services across Naga City and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families who rely on them every day.”
Sources: Daily Tribune, Manila Standard
