(It helps that we have a dialysis center. I am grateful to Mayor Jerold, as well as the ambulance drivers, who sacrificed so much and never got tired of picking us up and bringing us just so we could have dialysis.)
Juvilyn Narvato and Joel Bruzo, who are both residents of San Jose, expressed their appreciation to the local government unit (LGU) for joining hands with the DOH and a non-profit organization to set up a free dialysis service center.
“Dakulang ginhawa ini sa sakuyang pamilya, ta limitado naman ang paghiro ko. Sorbang sakit sa pamilya ko. Ang mga aki ko dae na makakakawat. May dakula na sindang obligasyon ta ang ina ninda nag da dialysis. Sa agom ko, naheherak man ako, kahit Linggo walang pahinga. Masaki tang pinag aagian mi na mga dialysis patients,” a teary-eyed Juvilyn said in vernacular.
(The proximity of the dialysis center brings immense relief to our family, considering my limited mobility. With their mother undergoing dialysis, my children have assumed a significant responsibility, leaving no room for play. I also feel sorry for my husband who can’t rest even on Sundays. Life is indeed tough for a dialysis patient.)
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa commended the LGU for employing public-private partnerships to implement President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s goal of a healthy citizenry.
In his keynote speech, Herbosa said: “Dito sa Camarines Sur almost 2,000 patients ang nakadialysis, and there are dialysis units, 17, pero lahat private. Ito po ang unang nailagay sa public office through the help of again the private sector, ang konsepto ng public-private partnership. Napakaganda diba? Tulungan para mag-grow ang mga serbisyo.”
(Here in Camarines Sur, almost 2,000 patients are on dialysis, and there are dialysis units, 17 but all private. This is the first to be placed in public office through the help of again the private sector, the concept of public-private partnership. Isn't it beautiful? Help services grow.)