While there is a pressing need for accessible healthcare for the people with limited access to healthcare facilities, mobile health clinics can help bridge this gap by providing essential services to far-flung areas in the country. Last September 20, 2024 a total of 28 Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics will be distributed to 28 provinces, spanning the regions of Zamboanga peninsula, Northern Mindanao, Davao, Soccskargen, Caraga, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R.
Marcos Jr., alongside Department of Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, led the turnover ceremony of the mobile clinics at Manila North Harbor Port.
The mobile clinics are designed to serve as a modern solution for delivering essential primary healthcare, particularly in areas most in need. These mobile clinics are equipped with advanced medical technology, including digital x-rays, portable ultrasound machines, hematology analyzers, chemistry analyzers, binocular microscopes, clinical centrifuges, and a generator set, among others. This milestone represents a crucial advancement in enhancing access to healthcare services, particularly for underserved and remote areas across the country.
At the event, President Marcos emphasized that health is a right, not a privilege, reaffirming the government’s commitment to healthcare under the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act. He urged local governments to support the initiative and ensure the long-term maintenance .