Camarines Norte Governor Ricarte “Dong” Padilla has expressed gratitude to Department of Health (DOH) Regional Director Dr. Voltaire S. Guadalupe for personally visiting the province.
The regional official also used the opportunity to assess the conditions of healthcare facilities, including the Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital (CNPH).
“Lubos po ang ating pasasalamat kay Regional Director ng Department of Health (DOH) Region 5 Dr. Voltaire S. Guadalupe, MD, MPH, MAHPS, sa kanyang pagbisita sa lalawigan ng Camarines Norte at sa kanyang personal na pakikipagpulong sa atin upang makita at masuri mismo ang kalagayan ng ating Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital (CNPH) at ng iba pang pagamutan sa ating lalawigan,” the governor said in a statement.
According to Padilla, the provincial government considers the visit as important as they allow national health officials to gain a firsthand understanding of local challenges in delivering healthcare services.
“Mahalaga po para sa atin ang ganitong pagbisita dahil mas malinaw nating naipapakita at naipapatating ang tunay na pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan, lalo na pagdating sa serbisyong pangkalusugan,” he said.
During the meeting, Padilla said one of the primary concerns raised before the DOH was the need to expedite the construction and completion of the five-story hospital building at the provincial hospital.
“Sa amin pong pag-uusap, isa sa mga pangunahing inilapit natin ay ang pagpapabilis ng pagpapatayo at pagkumpleto ng 5-Storey Hospital Building ng CNPH. Patuloy nating isinusulong ang proyektong ito upang madagdagan ang kapasidad ng ating ospital at magkaroon ng mas maayos, sapat at ligtas na pasilidad para sa mga pasyenteng nangangailangan ng serbisyo,” he said.
The governor also noted that expanding the hospital’s capacity remains a priority of the provincial government.
“Bukod dito, tinalakay din po natin ang iba pang mga kakulangan at pangangailangan hindi lamang ng CNPH kundi maging ng iba’t ibang pagamutan sa buong lalawigan,” said Padilla.
“Matagal na po nating pinagsusumikapang matugunan ang mga hamong ito, at patuloy tayong nakikipag-ugnayan sa Department of Health upang makahanap ng konkretong solusyon at kinakailangang suporta,” he added.