By Jonathan Hicap
The Taguig City government is giving free annual physical examinations for about 5,000 teaching and non-teaching personnel in all public elementary and high schools under its jurisdiction.
The physical exams started on July 1 and will be held until July 31 in schools aiming to promote preventive healthcare and detect potential health issues early, with all expenses covered by the city government.
Teaching and non-teaching personnel in Taguig undergoing free physical exams (Photos from the Taguig City government)
The free services include physical examination, vital signs monitoring, chest X-ray, cmplete blood count (CBC), dental exam, visual acuity check, clinical breast exam, pap smear and all necessary diagnostic tests for early detection and treatment of any illnesses.
“Ensuring the health and well-being of our educators is vital to the future of our community. By providing free annual physical examinations, we are investing in the heart of our education system – our teachers and staff. This initiative not only promotes preventive healthcare but also demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting those who shape the minds of our youth," said Mayor Lani Cayetano.
Junior High School teacher Romel Sua from Taguig Integrated School said, "Malaking tulong po itong APE sa aming mga educators to check our health and to make sure that we are always physically fit this coming school year.”
School nurse Lyka Mae Cruz of General Ricardo G. Papa Sr. Memorial High School said the physical exam is important for preventing the transmission of communicable diseases to children “if there is such case.”