NAVOTAS, (PIA) — As part of its 17th cityhood anniversary celebration, the City Government of Navotas has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Health (DOH) and PhilHealth to establish an integrated city-wide health system.
“Through the MOU, we can secure additional technical and financial support from the national government for the UHC program. This agreement ensures equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare for Navoteños,” Mayor John Rey Tiangco said.
Tiangco signed the MOU with Dr. Rio Magpantay, Regional Director of DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD), and Brian Florentino, Local Health Insurance Office Head of PhilHealth NCR-North.
This initiative is part of the implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act in the country.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by Dr. Eric David, Navotas City Health Officer, and Dr. Karen Fernandez, DOH-MMCHD Assistant Regional Director.
“Establishing the UHC integration site in Navotas also facilitates the faster and more efficient delivery of health services to our constituents. We are grateful to DOH and PhilHealth for their continuous support to our city,” Tiangco added.
An integrated health system is a strategy where a local government unit, with partners like DOH, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Education, and Department of Social Welfare and Development, as well as civil society organizations, share responsibility for organizing, managing, delivering, and financing collective resources to improve health outcomes for all stakeholders. (JMP/PIA-NCR)
