The Taguig City government provided medical services to Barangay Cembo after the closure of eight health centers in EMBO (enlisted men’s barrio) areas.
Taguig delivered medical, dental and nutrition services in Barangay Cembo under its Love Caravan.
The Love Caravan in Barangay Cembo (Photos from the Taguig City government)
About 1,500 residents were given medical consultations, with over 300 undergoing dental checkups or procedures. More than 200 individuals took advantage of complimentary vaccination and laboratory services.
The Taguig City government scrambled to provide health and medical services to 10 EMBO barangays, which were transferred to the city by the Supreme Court last year.
According to the city government, EMBO residents can avail of health centers from the Taguig-Pateros District Hospital (TPDH), 31 health centers, seven primary care facilities, three three Super Health Centers, dialysis center, five Animal Bite Treatment Centers, three main laboratories, and 29 community-based laboratories.
Taguig also launched Telemedicine in 10 EMBO barangays to augment in delivering health services.
The city opened a satellite pharmacy for EMBO residents where they can avail for free medicines prescribed during their teleconsulation. The satellite pharmacy is located at the second floor, Unit E, Genesis Bldg., 19th Avenue, JP Rizal Extension, East Rembo.
Taguig’s Dialysis Center has also started accepting dialysis patients from EMBO. Patients can access dialysis services, dialyzer, and erythropoietin—all for free.
The Taguig Love Caravan is a mobile program that goes around the city three times a week, strategically reaching communities to provide health services.
Mayor Lani Cayetano personally joined the Love Caravan and reassured residents of EMBO of continued delivery of services including health services.