(THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF NORTHERN SAMAR)
TACLOBAN CITY– In line with the commitment of the provincial government of Northern Samar to improving healthcare services, nearly 300 new mechanical hospital beds are being distributed to various public hospitals across the province.
The Provincial Health Office (PHO) has already delivered 100 mechanical beds to the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman; 50 units to Allen District Hospital in Allen; and 20 sets to Gamay District Hospital in Gamay, with deliveries to other hospitals still ongoing.
Also to receive the equipment are the G.B. Tan Hospital in Laoang with 50 beds; Catubig District Hospital in Catubig with 20 beds; district hospitals in the island towns of Biri, San Antonio, Capul, and San Vicente with a total of 55 beds.
These adjustable mechanical beds, designed with movable foot and head sections for greater patient comfort, will augment existing hospital facilities amid increasing in-patient admissions driven by Northern Samar’s growing population, the Provincial Information Office (PIO) said.
“Beyond the distribution of new beds, Governor Edwin Ongchuan has also approved funding for additional hospital equipment and facility upgrades, reinforcing the province’s efforts to enhance healthcare services,” it said.
The PIO said that healthcare remains a top priority in the provincial government’s development agenda, ensuring that Nortehanons receive better medical care and access to improved public hospital facilities.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
