The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) conducted health caravans and vaccination drives in marginalized and remote communities in Mindanao.
Staying true to its humanitarian mission of helping the most vulnerable, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has provided essential health services—including health caravans and vaccination drives—to marginalized and remote communities in Mindanao.In a statement released on Monday, Jan.
6, the PRC announced that from August to November 2024, it conducted health caravans to provide basic health services, particularly to mothers, children, and the elderly in underserved areas of Mindanao with limited access to healthcare. Having a vast Red Cross volunteer network in the country allows us to reach communities that others might overlook, providing help where it’s needed most,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Gordon. With support from the ICRC, the caravans also worked to address health emergencies in Mindanao, bolstering vaccination efforts in key communities. PRC Secretary General Dr. Gwen Pang noted that, as partners in the Red Cross Movement, the ICRC has been steadfast in its support for providing health services to Filipinos. “We thank them, as well as our tireless volunteers and staff on the ground, for making a healthier Philippines possible,” she added. The PRC mobilized 17 chapters across Mindanao—Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao del Sur, General Santos (Gensan), Gingoog, Iligan, Misamis Oriental - Cagayan de Oro, Negros Occidental, Northern Samar, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, and Zamboanga—to carry out the health caravans. A total of 62 health caravans were successfully conducted, benefiting 16,149 individuals across 89 communities. The PRC allocated approximately ₱2.5 million for the initiative, including support for the Health Services Progra
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