Medical mission in Bohol

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As part of its continuing health services to marginalized rural communities in Bohol, the Visayas Primary Healthcare Services conducted a medical mission in Barangay Taboan, Antequera on March 14, 2015

More than 150 patients availed of medical and dental check-ups, urinalysis and diabetes mellitus screening. Medicines were also dispensed.

The medical mission was held as a request from the Kababayen-an Kontra Kakabus-Antequera (Women against Poverty – Antequera ). It was also held in coordination with the Antequeranhon Kahugpungan sa mga Mag-uuma (Farmers Association in Antequera). The Task Force Carabao – Germany provided financial support for the mission.

The medical team was composed of VPHCS staff Dr. Erlinda Posadas, Irish Grace Ramirez, Lucila Carreon, and volunteers Dr. Judee Jabonillo, Dr. Jackie Lou Acha, Dr. Lynn Suan, Dr. Florimer Bojos and medical intern Charles Loquere.

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Visayas Primary Healthcare Services, Inc. (VPHCS)

The Visayas Primary Healthcare Services, Inc. (VPHCS) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization which aims to promote primary health care programs in the Visayas regions. The VPHCS assists people’s organizations in the marginalized sectors of society – urban poor dwellers, farmers, fisherfolks, women and children — in building and strengthening community-based health programs (CBHPs). It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 2, 2008 with Registration number CN200825945.

Contact Info

Cebu Address:

2681 V. Rama Avenue,
Guadalupe, Cebu City
Philippines 6000
Telephone number:
+6332 2610171

Bohol Address:

Balay Kahimsog
Barangay Cambanac
Baclayon, Bohol
Philippines