164th Malasakit Center launched in S. Cotabato
The Philippine Star|May 04, 2024
Sen. Bong Go, father of the Malasakit Centers program, attended the inauguration of the 164th Malasakit Center at the Soccsksargen General Hospital in Surallah, South Cotabato on Thursday.
164th Malasakit Center launched in S. Cotabato

The event marked another milestone in a nationwide effort to streamline medical assistance, especially for underprivileged Filipinos. There are also Malasakit Centers at the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital in Koronadal City and Dr. Jorge P. Royeca Hospital in General Santos City.

Go said there are now 43 Malasakit Centers in Mindanao, 91 in Luzon and 30 in the Visayas.

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