TANZA, Cavite (PIA) – The Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Calabarzon broke ground on Thursday, June 1, for its super health center in Barangay Daang Amaya, Tanza, Cavite.

DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Ariel Valencia and Tanza Mayor Yuri Pacumio led the groundbreaking ceremony of the P11.2 million-health facility funded under the agency’s Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP).

One of the banner programs of the DOH, the HFEP assists local government units (LGUs) across the country to rehabilitate and put up Rural Health Units, Level 1 and 2 Hospitals, and even Apex Hospitals to provide the community’s medical needs.

Valencia said the super rural health center is also part of the continuous implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law which enables LGUs to provide medical services that the community and its neighboring areas need.

The Tanza super rural health center would strengthen the health referral system in the municipality and accommodate more Tanzeños needing health services, according to the regional health chief.

Initiated by the municipal government, Valencia said the center’s construction is expected to be completed in six months or before the year ends.

Designed to provide basic and specialized health services, the Tanza center will include an outpatient department, laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound, birthing services, diagnostic, pharmacy, and emergency services. (PB/ DOH CALABARZON CMU)