SEN. Bong Go, who chairs the Committee on Health and Demography, underscored the pivotal role of Super Health Centers (SHCs) in revolutionizing health care services for communities in need, particularly those in remote and underserved areas. These centers are not just a bridge between the government and communities that require the most assistance but a beacon of hope, aiming to enhance community health significantly.
"Checkups are now possible here; PhilHealth has a Consultation package because all Filipinos are members of PhilHealth. This is where primary care from Universal Health Care is, where early disease detection is so that the disease does not worsen," said Go during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new SHC in Quezon, Palawan, on Wednesday, April 24.
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