TRECE MARTIRES, Cavite (PIA) – The local government of Tanza announced the approval for funding by the Department of Health (DOH) for the construction of a Super Health Center that will enhance the municipality’s health system.

DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Ariel I. Valencia together with DOH regional staff personally inspected the site where the proposed building will be constructed this February 2.

According to RD Valencia, the establishment of the Super Health Center aims to integrate all medical services that can be extended to the citizenry.

“Pag-iibayuhin pa ang kakayahan ng lokal na pamahalaan partikular po ang ating health services para po din sa tinatawag na serbisyo sa bayan,” said Director Valencia.

(We will further enhance the capacity of the local government, particularly our health services for the so-called service to the people.)

According to Municipal Health Officer Dr. Ruth Punzalan, the center will be funded by the DOH with estimated budget of P 6.5M for construction of the building and will be provided with machines and equipment amounting to P 5M.

“The Super Health Center is pursuant to the Universal Health Care system of the national government where we will set up a Primary Health Care Provider that will create a networking with public and private health facilities for a network referral system,” explained Dr. Punzalan.

“The project is expected to be operational before the year 2022 ends,” added Dr. Punzalan.

The building will be erected beside the new Tanza Municipal Health Center that also served as the Women’s Health Building. (Ruel Francisco with reports from Balitang Tanzeño)