The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) in
partnership with St. Joseph Academy of Valenzuela Alumni Association, Salcres Physical
Therapy Foundation International Inc., Myshare Foundation and Wow Health and
Wellness Optical Clinic, spearheaded a medical mission on June 2, 2018 at Jaime
Cardinal Sin Village (JCSV), 728 Housing, Punta Sta. Ana, Manila City.
This free medical mission was given to at least 200
individuals relocated from the banks of the Pasig River into one of the country's
first in-city relocation sites in Metro Manila.
To be recalled, PRRC and Serviam Foundation Inc,
relocated these families living in shanties and
makeshift houses beside the Pasig River last quarter of 2008 to first quarter of 2009 to
improve the health and living conditions of our fellow
Filipinos exposed to polluted waterways help and to improve water quality
through the reduction of untreated solid and liquid wastes dumped by the
informal settlers.
The objectives of this
medical mission are: (1) to provide the JCSV community medical care to those who needed it, who have limited or no access to
it, and who cannot afford it, (2) to provide health assessment so that the
community attains a greater degree of self-sufficiency, and (3) to intensify PRRC's Information, Education and
Communication Campaign by providing high level of public awareness in taking
care of the environment.
The activity was participated by medical doctors,
physical therapists, optometrists, nurses, PRRC, partner agencies, and JCSV
relocatees as recipients of the said project.
"These health missions are significant because it does not only
provide healthcare services to our relocated families even after nine years
since they were rescued from the banks of the Pasig River, but most
importantly, it also encourages the community to assume responsibility for
their health and their environment", said PRRC Executive Director Jose
Antonio E. Goitia.
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