Cebu

Philippines 2011

    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
    Medical1,768
    Dental370
    Optometry1,200
    Surgical208
    • 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
    Project Details

    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.

    • 2011
    • Dental
    • Medical
    • Optometry