Samar keeps goal of upgrading provincial hospital

CATBALOGAN CITY, May 23 (PNA) -– The provincial government here vowed to continue the upgrading of Samar Provincial Hospital as demand for better healthcare services rises.

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan, who received a fresh term in the May 9 elections, said that the provincial government has done its best to improve the hospital’s services despite limited funds.

The Department of Health (DOH) and the United Arab Emirates Red Crescent extended financial support for the repair of the hospital as well as the purchase of new medical equipments.

“I just wish that these efforts will continue for a more improved hospital despite criticisms. These became an inspiration to advance the provincial government’s drive in reaching the goal in healthcare,” Tan said.

The governor noted that number of patients have been increasing in the past two years due to improved services. The hospital management is left with no choice but to accommodate them despite limitations.

Tan vowed that in the next three years of her term, the construction of the four-storey hospital building at the provincial agriculture compound will be realized. Recently, the local government completed the construction of the new outpatient building.

“I’m just keeping hope and stay focused to implement the project the soonest possible,” Tan said. (PNA)
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