CEBU CITY — The Cebu Provincial Government is marking its 457th founding anniversary with a gift that truly matters: a series of free surgical, medical, and dental missions rolling out across the province this August. The first leg begins today, Aug. 8, at the Cebu Provincial Hospital in Danao City, bringing hope and healing directly to underserved communities.
A Month of Healing Begins in Danao
The weekend mission at CPH-Danao, held in partnership with Chong Hua Hospital, will provide life-changing surgical procedures at no cost to patients. Residents can also access free outpatient medical consultations, diagnostic services, eye care, and dental treatments under one roof. The offering is designed to remove the financial barriers that often prevent early treatment.
Beginning today, Aug. 8, patients can avail themselves of free X‑ray, electrocardiogram, random blood sugar, uric acid, and cholesterol tests. Eye examinations and reading eyeglasses for those aged 40 and above will also be available. Around 100 to 150 patients will benefit from free tooth extractions on a first-come, first-served basis, giving relief to those who have long endured dental pain.
Care Beyond the Hospital Walls
The mission extends beyond the hospital’s outpatient departments. Healthcare teams will visit the BJMP Danao facility to provide free legal consultation, tooth extraction, and reading eyeglasses to persons deprived of liberty. This gesture reflects the Capitol’s belief that healthcare is a universal right, not a privilege reserved for some.
Capitol Piso Health Consultant Dr. Nikki Catalan expressed gratitude to all healthcare workers, partners, and volunteer teams dedicating their time and expertise. She noted that the missions are a way of giving back to communities and honoring the province’s history of service. The collaboration between public and private health institutions amplifies the reach and quality of the care provided.
A Province‑Wide Commitment
The Danao leg is just the beginning. The anniversary healthcare series will continue with surgical missions at CPH‑Bogo on Aug. 22–23 in partnership with the All‑Terrain Medical Relief Organization, and at CPH‑Carcar on Sept. 26–27 with the University of Cebu Medical Center. These follow‑up missions will address a wide range of conditions, including breast masses, gallbladder and thyroid disorders, hemorrhoids, hernias, lipomas, cysts, and benign growths.
Medical missions will also reach the province’s most isolated island barangays. Teams will travel by boat to Kinatarcan Islet, Hilantagaan Islet, and communities such as Batigis, Doong, Luyongbaybay, and Lipayran. Later missions will visit Pilar in the Camotes Islands, Barangay Gibitngil in Medellin, and Malapascua Island in Daanbantayan, ensuring that geography does not determine health outcomes.
