The City of Manila was recognized as the only local government unit (LGU) with the "Highest Konsulta First Patient Encountered" during the The PhilHealth Regional Office of National Capital Region (PRO-NCR) Forward Pulse Program.
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna-Pangan, who is a doctor, along with Manila Health Department Chief Dr. Arnold "Poks" Pangan received the award from PhilHealth NCR and Rizal.
According to the mayor, the said recognition is an affirmation of the city's efforts in providing free and quality healthcare for all individuals in the city in accordance with the Universal Health Care Law.
She cited the efforts of all those working behind the city's continuous efforts to reach every Manileño to prevent life-threatening illnesses.
This, she said, is done by pushing consultations before the onset of any disease for early detection.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," the lady mayor stressed.
Among the free services available in the city's 44 health centers were medical consultation, laboratories, x-rays, ultrasound, ECG and medicines.