Camp Lukban, Catbalogan Samar – A Free Medical & Dental Mission was conducted in Sta Rita, Samar last May 25, 2012 by the local government unit and cause oriented groups in Samar in coordination with the Army troops.
Elements of the 801st Brigade, 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army in partnership with An Waray Party List and Local Government Unit of Sta Rita, Samar delivered a free medical consultation, dental extraction and
circumcision as part of Bayanihan activities in Samar Island.
In his statement, BGen Gerardo T Layug AFP, Commander, 8ID, PA said “your 8th ID, PA in collaboration with the local government units and other stakeholders will continually deliver needed services to the communities of Samar as part of the AFP’s IPSP Bayanihan” .
Hon. Mario Llarenas, Municipal Councilor of Sta. Rita, Samar expressed his appreciation to the military troops for extending their full support in delivering medical services to his constituents.
At the end of the activity, 369 patients availed of the free medical consultation, 209 patients availed of the free tooth extraction, 98 availed of the free haircut and 80 children availed of the free circumcision for a total of 756 residents benefitting from the said activity. #####
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