Eastern Samar lawmaker advocates for a tertiary hospital in every province
Representative Christopher Sheen Gonzales is championing a bill that would require a Department of Health tertiary hospital in each Philippine province.
Gonzales, a member of the House of Representatives from Eastern Samar, co-authored House Bill 11349, known as the “Tertiary Hospital in Every Province Act.” The proposal obliges the national government to build or upgrade a DOH tertiary hospital wherever a province lacks one. He is joined by fellow sponsors including Marcelino Libanan, Albert Garcia and Maria [surname missing]. The aim is to bring specialized medical services closer to residents outside major cities.
Why it matters
Ensuring a tertiary hospital in each province could dramatically improve access to advanced medical care for millions of Filipinos.
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