Lapu-Lapu City is expecting further improvements in its healthcare services after the official deployment of 15 additional nurses from the Department of Health (DOH) 7 to various barangays and health centers across the city.
Deployment Announced by Mayor
The deployment was announced by Mayor Ma. Cynthia “Cindi” King-Chan following a courtesy visit by DOH 7 Director Joshua Brillantes on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
According to Chan, the new nurses will focus on community-based health programs, particularly health education, maternal and child care, vaccination, and monitoring of non-communicable diseases.
She added that this initiative aims to bring essential medical services and guidance closer to residents at the grassroots level.
Support Personnel Also Deployed
According to the Lapu-Lapu City Information Office, DOH 7 also deployed one pharmacist, one health administrator, and two encoders to support barangay-level health services.
These additional personnel will be assigned to various barangay health centers under the PuroKalusugan program, a community health initiative implemented through the City Health Office.
PuroKalusugan is a DOH program that brings primary healthcare services directly to community clusters to improve access. It provides free consultations, medicines, and vaccines, especially for poor families, to help combat diseases.
