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TACLOBAN CITY — More than 150 residents from remote communities in Jiabong town, Samar received free medical and dental services during a Medical and Dental Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) conducted by the 46th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Casapa.
The outreach activity benefitted residents from the barangays of Casapa, Bugho, Nagbac, San Andres, Cristina, and Mercedes, where access to healthcare services remains limited due to distance and lack of medical facilities.
Among the services provided were free medical consultations, dental check-ups and tooth extractions, circumcision procedures, blood pressure monitoring, and the distribution of medicines and vitamins.
According to the 46th Infantry Battalion, the activity, held on May 11, served 66 medical patients, 31 dental patients, and 57 beneficiaries who underwent free circumcision.
The MEDCAP was conducted in partnership with the local government unit of Jiabong, the Office of Senator Ronald dela Rosa, Samar Doctors Hospital, ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative–Catbalogan Branch, AFPFC MPC, The Joyful Giver, and the Rotary Club of Makati Primea, together with volunteer healthcare workers and civic organizations.
Residents expressed gratitude for the free healthcare services, particularly those who traveled from distant villages to receive medical attention, medicines, and dental care.
Lt. Col. Marvin Inocencio, commanding officer of the 46th Infantry Battalion, said the outreach program reflects the military’s continuing commitment to community welfare beyond security operations.
“This Medical and Dental Civic Action Program reflects our continued commitment to serve the people beyond security operations. With the support of our partners and stakeholders, we bring healthcare services, hope, and compassion closer to our communities,” Inocencio said.
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