Manila, the Philippines, 23 October 2016 -- More than 500 patients were given free medical, medicines, pediatric, dental, reading glass, x-ray, pap smear, andelectrocardiogram by the Don Bosco TVET Center in cooperation with Rotary ChinaTonwn-Manila and Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc last October 23, 2016 at Don Bosco TVET Center- Tondo’s Mazzarello gymnasium. This was organized because of one agenda-service to humanity. The theme for this mission is “Pangkalusugang Pagsusuri ng Pamilyang Busko.” ("The Bosconian Family Medical Check-Up")
Services such as medical consultations, pediatric checkup, reading glasses, extraction of tooth, and electrocardiogram were given to hundreds of patients, Pap smear was available only for those willing ladies. On the other hand, 80 patients were given the advantage of benefiting from it. Successively, there activities offered for kids such as book coloring, proper hand washing and brushing of teeth. Simultaneously, medicines were also distributed to all beneficiaries.
The medical mission was supported by the expert doctors, physicians, optometrists, dentists, nurses, radiologists from Justice Jose Abad Santos Mother and Child Hospital. Also, the nearby barangay offered their support through providing tents. There were volunteer students from Jose Abad Santos High School and trainers and trainees of Don Bosco TVET Tondo as well.
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