The Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center, through the Medical Social Services, Nutrition and Dietetics Section, and in partnership with the staff of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, former DSWD Asec. Jade Jamolod conducted the free “lugaw” rice porridge and medicine at the Outpatient Department, September 27, 2024.
ZNMC Chief Dr. George Walthrode L. Opay together with Asec. Jade Jamolod personally supervised the distribution of the rice porridge to the patients and watchers at the Outpatient Department and other clients.
Dr. Opay earnestly appreciated the collaborative support of the PG-ZDN Governor Rosalina ” Nanay Nene” G. Jalosjos and Senator Bong Go to ZNMC and for choosing the hospital as a Malasakit Center Program provider to better serve the Zanortehanons and constituents of nearby municipalities. He added that they will live up to the goals and aims of the Malasakit Program and continue to serve the indigent patients.
Two recipients of crutches were given by Asec. Jamolod to Mr. Gion Carlo Galesa 14 yrs old from Nabilid Roxas and Joel Orboiz, 43 yrs old of New Dapitan Rizal, meanwhile two recipients of (canes) were also given to Mrs Anita Dilla Baes 72 yrs of age from Ma. Christina Dapitan City and Mrs. Trinidad Quiniquiz from Dataga Gutalac.
Asec. Jade Jamolod states that Senator Go is passionate about sustaining this initiative, understanding that the benefits extend beyond the meal itself. He added that the Malasakit Center is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at providing underprivileged patients with more accessible medical assistance from the government. (Angelica T. Obina)
(Source: Ginalin G. Ma, Provincial Information Center)