Cebu Campaign, Philippines 2011
After months of preparation, a four-day medical/surgical/dental/optometry mission was carried out in Barangay Lawaan and Barangay Cahumayan, Cebu, Philippines. The outreach served 2,615 people and much needed medications and health care were provided.
People Helped
2011 Cebu, Philippines| Medical | 1,768 |
| Dental | 370 |
| Optometry | 1,200 |
| Surgical | 208 |
- 1200 prescription eyeglass were distributed
- Vision screening for children and glaucoma testing were provided
- $30,000 worth of medications were given to patients
- 1,500 toothbrushes and toothpastes were distributed
- Education provided on hand-washing and dental hygiene
- Education provided on prenatal care, which included provision of multivitamins
- 208 surgeries were performed
- 1000 family packs which contained items such as topical creams, band
- aids, tooth brushed, tooth paste and soap were distributed
- 370 patients received dental care
- 250 volunteers
- SERI Mining in the Philippines provided infrastructure and logistical support