ILIGAN CITY (PIA)--A total of 189 patients with skin disease here benefited from the city-wide Kilatis Kutis campaign of the City Health Office (CHO) and volunteer- dermatologists.
The campaign is part of the Hansen's disease or Leprosy Elimination Program to conduct contact tracing of previous patients and monitor them after five years and to also treat patients with other skin diseases.
Through the campaign, patients underwent free consultations and received free medicines.
Emilio Amodia, a 70-year old trike driver who has psoriasis is very thankful for the free check-up. He said his illness catches the attention of his passengers.
“Lipay gyud ko nga naay nalooy sa akoa. Dako jud ko pasalamat sa nitabang sa akoa,” he said.
[I'm happy because someone took pity on me. I am very grateful for your help.]
Meanwhile, Barangay Tibanga Chairperson Henry Cooper expressed gratitude to CHO for bringing their services to their barangay.
"Mapasalamaton kaayo mig dako kay ang venue diri sa atoang barangay wherein macater right away ang atoang constituents nga naay issues and problems sa panit nga sakit," he said.
[We are very grateful since the venue is here in our barangay where our constituents who have issues and problems with skin disease can be accommodated right away.] (LELA/PIA-10/Lanao del Norte)
