DOH releases P5.5M to MisOr's Universal Health Care program

• Published date: 25 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

The Department of Health (DOH) 10 (Northern Mindanao) released PHP5.5 million to Misamis Oriental's provincial government for its Universal Health Care (UHC) program.

In a statement Friday, Dr. Jose Llacuna Jr., DOH-10 director, said the fund would mainly fund the province's Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients (MAIP).

Dr. Israel Peralta Jr., the provincial health officer, said the DOH support is aligned with what Governor Peter Unabia envisioned for the province's health care by achieving the UHC implementation by 2024.

"The UHC intends to deliver quality health care and also oversee the overall aspect of every person's health status," he said.

Meanwhile, the DOH-10 also turned over six ambulance vehicles to the provincial government through its health facilities enhancement program.

Llacuna said the ambulances would be distributed to six local government units (LGUs) in the province.

The ambulances, which are Nissan Urvan NV350 models, have an average price of PHP1.3 million per unit, based on the standard Nissan dealership rate in the Philippines.

Ambulance in Misamis Occidental

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