GMA Kapuso Foundation holds medical mission for over 2K residents in Apayao
Published April 15, 2024 9:51pm A total of 2,120 residents from Santa Marcela, Apayao received free medical and dental consultation thanks to the GMA Kapuso Foundation‘s Kalusugan Karavan. According to a report on “24 Oras,” Monday, the beneficiaries were given medicines, vitamins, and a meal. Among them was Eva Fronda, 66, who was unable to […]
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A total of 2,120 residents from Santa Marcela, Apayao received free medical and dental consultation thanks to the GMA Kapuso Foundation‘s Kalusugan Karavan.
According to a report on “24 Oras,” Monday, the beneficiaries were given medicines, vitamins, and a meal.
Among them was Eva Fronda, 66, who was unable to get medical checkups due to her low income as a pig breeder.
“Usually karaniwang sakit dito ‘yung non-communicable diseases gaya ng hypertension, diabetes at meron pa tayong iba na may comorbidities may sakit sa puso asthma,” said Dr. Myolaine Hilario, a rural health physician from Doctors to the Barrios.
Children also received fluoride varnish to strengthen their teeth and those who have poor eyesight received free eyeglasses.
For those who are interested to help, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.
For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
