SEN. Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, July 2, welcomed the turnover of the Super Health Center in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, describing the new facility as another step toward bringing essential healthcare services closer to communities and encouraging residents to seek medical attention before illnesses become more serious.
In a message, Go emphasized the importance of making healthcare more accessible, particularly in underserved and far-flung areas where access to medical services remains a challenge.
“It is important that we bring health services closer to the people themselves, so that even a simple consultation can help prevent the disease from getting worse,” Go said.
The senator noted that having a Super Health Center within or near a community enables residents to seek timely medical consultations and advice from healthcare professionals, stressing that early detection and intervention can prevent illnesses from progressing into more serious and costly conditions.
“If there is a Super Health Center in your barangay or near you, it will be easier for you to get checked and seek advice from health workers,” he added.
During the activity, Go’s Malasakit Team distributed grocery packs to barangay health workers in recognition of their continued service and dedication to providing frontline healthcare in their communities.
The Sibuco Super Health Center forms part of the government’s broader effort to strengthen primary healthcare services by establishing facilities that provide consultations, basic laboratory services, preventive care, and early disease detection closer to where people live.
Super Health Centers are designed to complement local government health systems by addressing common illnesses and preventive healthcare needs at the community level, helping decongest hospitals and allowing higher-level medical institutions to focus on more complex cases.