In line with the celebration of Women’s Month, the Caloocan city government and the City Health Department (CHD) on Thursday, March 7, said they will provide free pelvic ultrasound to pregnant women. 

Caloocan City Public Information Office 

Mayor Dale “Along” Malapitan expressed his gratitude to the CHD for continuously providing more accessible health services to the residents.

"Magda-dalawang taon na mula po ng tayo ay maging alkalde ng Lungsod ng Caloocan, at wala pa rin pong patid ang pagtutok natin sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng ating mga kababayan. Maraming salamat po sa CHD sa pagtulong sa ating tuparin ang hangaring ito (It has been two years since I became the mayor of Caloocan City, and our focus on the health care of our countrymen is still unbroken. Thank you very much to CHD for helping us fulfill this wish),” he said.

Mayor Along also said that they will continue to bring accessible health care to women even after the women’s month celebration. 

"Kasabay po ng pagdiriwang ng buong bansa sa Buwan ng Kababaihan, isang paraan po natin upang makiisa sa selebrasyong ito ang pagbibigay ng libreng serbisyo para sa mga nanay. Batid po natin na maraming mga isyung pangkalusugan ang mga kababaihan, at mas lalo pa po natin itong pagtutuunan ng pansin kahit tapos na ang Women's Month (in line with the celebration of Women's Month, we will provide free services for mothers. We know that women have many health issues and we will focus on these even when Women's Month is over),” added. 

The free ultrasound will be offered every Thursday in the Barangay Health centers including Barangays 8, 149, 171, 174, and 176. 

Individuals who would like to avail of the ultrasound must first undergo a pre-natal check-up and present a referral form from their barangay health care physician.