For many years local government has been the center of delivery of health care services to individuals and communities. This is a critical role recognized and codified under the Local Government Code of 1991, which employs Local Government Units (LGUs) to make health care available to Filipinos. Across the country, LGUs have taken the initiative to establish their own health programs, demonstrating their commitment to providing sustainable healthcare solutions to Filipinos.
This mandate is fully aligned with Generika Drugstore’s mission to provide individuals and communities with access to affordable and quality healthcare. It is this shared purpose that drives Generika Drugstore, a member of the Ayala Healthcare (AC Health) Group, to join forces with the LGUs through Generika’s Ginhawang Barangayan. This flagship program aims to support various health programs in LGUs throughout the country and become a reliable partner in the healthcare community. With this collaboration, Generika Drugstore strives to help develop a healthy future for communities by bringing basic health services and health education campaigns to the barangay level.
For its first run held on June 30, Generika Drugstore collaborated with the Municipality of Pateros for its medical mission in Brgy. The Sta. There. Its residents receive free medical consultations with doctors from the Pateros Municipal Health Office (MHO) and the Healthway Medical Network of the AC Health Group.
With the support of the Pateros Office of the Administrator, attendees received their prescribed medications free of charge. Participants also enjoy free registration in the GeneriKard Loyalty Program, which improves access to affordable Generika Drugstore medications and other health care services, to help ensure full compliance with their prescriptions and other long-term health care needs.
As part of their efforts to improve consumer education, a nutrition talk was held by the barangay nutritionist, Ms.Pinoy food” and the importance of maintaining a proper and healthy diet. The speech shed light on the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures for hypertension, which remains a widespread and critical health concern in the country. The Corporate Pharmacy Head of Generika Drugstore, Ms. Janice Blazo, also gave an educational talk on generic drugs, discussing their safety and effectiveness as an affordable alternative to their branded counterparts.
The Ginhawang Barangayan sa Generika received a great response from Brgy. The Sta. Ana, with its residents who expressed the importance of the program to them.
“Thank you to Generika Drugstore and Pateros for bringing Ginhawang Barangayan here in Brgy. The Sta. There. The free consultation and medicines helped us a lot. I hope Generika Drugstore can help many more!,” said Ruby Dizon.
Melba Habitan, 69 years old from Brgy. The Sta. Ana shared her happiness: “Because of my age, it’s a bit difficult for me to travel long distances even if I just go for a check-up in town. So when Ginhawang Barangayan was announced, I was really looking forward to it. Now, I have free consultation, I even have free medicine.”
Generika Drugstore’s corporate partner, Roche Philippines Inc. gave free blood sugar testing to the participants of the Ginhawang Barangayan.
Pateros Municipal Administrator, Mr. Gerald German, is happy to join his constituents Generika’s Ginhawang Barangayan and praised the Generika Drugstore project: “Many of our people need to be part of an activity that shows care through free consultations with doctors and medicines that they usually refuse due to other expenses and circumstances. We are happy to have companies like Generika Drugstore with the same mission in Pateros LGU, showing a true commitment to empowering communities by making healthcare products and services accessible to the underserved.
Municipal Administrator Gerald German expressed his gratitude to Generika Drugstore for supporting and adding value to the health program in Pateros.
Atty. However, Abarca, President and CEO of Generika Drugstore, noted that the success of the event highlighted the opportunity to collaborate with LGUs in addressing health care deficiencies. “We are happy with the positive response of the residents of Brgy. The Sta. Ana in Pateros to the first run of Generika’s Ginhawang Barangayan. This confirms our conviction of the importance of this program. We will continue to partner with LGUs in their efforts to build healthier communities and deliver on our commitment to bring COMFORT to more Filipinos.”
Watch for more updates to find out if there is an upcoming Ginhawang Barangayan event in your community.
