FLORA, Apayao – The Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Flora inaugurated the new Municipal Health Office (MHO) building and Super Rural Health Unit (RHU) last June 22, 2023 in Poblacion East, Flora.
Apayao lone district representative Congressman Eleanor C. Bulut-Begtang graced the inauguration and blessing of said newly built facilities. Also present were Flora Mayor Rodolfo Juan, MLGU Flora officials, RHU and DOH personnels, and other stakeholders.
The Municipal Health Office was funded by the Provincial Government of Apayao with the help of the Office of the Congresswoman Bulut-Begtang. On the other hand, the Super RHU was funded by the Department of Health (DOH) under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP).
Said facilities were among the realization of the health development programs and initiatives of Cong. Bulut-Begtang and Gov. Elias C. Bulut, Jr.
According to Flora Municipal Health Officer Dr. Karizza Joie Lacambra-Hurtado, the new health facilities of the municipality will offer various health services including, medical consultation, family planning services, laboratory services, TB-DOTS immunization, prenatal/postnatal services, nutrition, childcare, environmental and development health services and many more.
Moreover, the Super RHU is an improved version of a Rural Health Unit (RHU) which now includes laboratory services. Residents of Flora, especially those living in remote areas who have medical needs may now avail of the said services in their municipality. By Jomela C. Dela Torre