KIBUNGAN, Benguet – The provincial government headed by Governor Dr. Melchor Daguines Diclas successfully conducted the HEALTHIER Benguet Caravan in Poblacion, Kibungan, Benguet recently.
The event was in partnership with the municipal government of Kibungan, Registry of Deeds, Department of Health, Philippine Dental Association, Philippine Red Cross, Philippine Medical Women’s Association, and Baguio Everlasting Lion’s Club.
The medical mission was aimed at providing essential health services and other support services. Some 693 beneficiaries were able to access various services such as medical consultation, circumcision, x-ray services, prenatal services, dental services, basic medical check-up, and eye check-up. Medicines and reading glasses were also distributed to those in need.
Apart from the medical services, other support services such as paralegal services, anti-rabies vaccination, deworming, distribution of seeds, releasing of lot titles, and distribution of relief food packs were also provided to the beneficiaries.
The different department heads of the provincial government also presented programs and services their respective offices offer which can be accessed by Benguet constituents.
The event was in line with the HEALTHIER Benguet development thrust of Governor Diclas which stands for Health, Education, Agriculture, Livelihood, Tourism, Human Resource, Infrastructure, Environment, and Responsive Governance. The Governor has been tirelessly pushing for the implementation of various programs and activities that will improve the quality of life of the people of Benguet.
Snacks were provided by the municipal government while lunch was served for all the clients from the provincial government. The event was a success and was well-received by the beneficiaries who expressed their gratitude to the organizers for the much-needed services provided.
The success of the HEALTHIER Benguet Caravan in Kibungan has paved the way for its implementation in all 13 municipalities of Benguet, with the caravan set to be conducted once every quarter. The Provincial Government of Benguet remains committed to providing quality services and support to its constituents in line with its vision of a HEALTHIER Benguet.