Medical and dental mission serves 526 people in Tantangan and Tampakan
With the Taiwan Roots Medical Peace Corps and the South Cotabato provincial government, the club served 526 people in a medical and dental mission from November 27 to 30, 2024.
The Rotary Club of Koronadal, with the Taiwan Roots Medical Peace Corps (TRMPC) and the Provincial Government of South Cotabato, held a Medical and Dental Mission from November 27 to 30, 2024. The mission aimed to bring essential healthcare to underserved communities in Tantangan and in San Isidro, Tampakan, South Cotabato.
The mission gave medical, dental and pediatric services to 526 people. The medical team treated 261 patients with consultations, check-ups and treatments. The dental team served 231 people with exams, cleanings and treatments. The pediatric team attended to 34 children.
President-Elect Arman B. Ayson oversaw the outreach on behalf of club President Donna May Ligo, who was in Taipei for the Rotary Institute 2024.
The club credited the volunteers, health professionals, local government and the residents who took part, and said it will continue its outreach programs in South Cotabato.