Ilocos Norte, in partnership with the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC), conducted a medical mission in the City of Batac, Ilocos Norte, from September 19 to 21.
SGH is the largest acute care tertiary hospital in Singapore, with over 50 clinical specialties, emphasizing patient-centered care and comprehensive healthcare services, and is a leader in medical education and research.
The medical team from Singapore was comprised of orthopedic, hand, and plastic surgeons, as well as senior nursing and allied healthcare staff. Surgeries performed included hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic procedures for both the shoulder and knee, as well as complex upper limb and facial reconstructive surgeries.
Over the years, PGIN, under the leadership of Governor Matthew Marcos Manotoc, has continued to focus on improving the province’s health system by partnering with medical institutions in addressing various medical concerns of Ilokanos.
Gov. Marcos Manotoc expressed his gratitude for this opportunity. “We are extremely grateful and we cannot express how vital this [medical mission] is for us and the impact that you all will be making in the lives of many Ilokanos.”
He also highlighted that “medical care is always a challenge in Ilocos Norte, particularly in terms of affordability and making sure that the right procedures, with the right equipment and with the right doctor is possible.”
