Congratulations to the Aklan Medical Association officials and members who held its Induction and Ball last night, August 5. Indeed, congratulations to Dr. Cynthia dela Cruz who was inducted president. Congratulations as well to the other officers of the club. A special congratulation is also given to Dr. Emmett L. Custodio for having been elected and installed as board member of the Philippine Medical Association representing the Visayas.
The Aklan Medical Society led by Dr. Cynthia dela Cruz with other officers will be busy not only in their clinics and hospitals but also in their offices. The medical field has never had any dull moments especially now that the health of our people is deteriorating everyday. Our capacity to provide the basic needs are equally diminishing.
The presence of thousands of patients availing in every medical mission which provides free consultation, treatment and medicines are highly indicative of their low level capacity to go to private clinic/hospitals and medical doctors. The invitation of our local leaders to conduct medical missions to include Aklan in their programs is also some indications of their need to improve local health services and save money to finance other basic services for the people.
How can the Aklan Medical Society persuade the now practicing physicians to stay put in the Philippines and serve their people? This is especially true in Aklan where some physicians left for other places in search for more income. According to report, some 6,000 medical doctors are now enrolled in the college of nursing to finish courses in nursing to enhance their chances to go abroad.
How can medical societies like Aklan reduce the cost of drugs at most reasonable prices? Statistics show, the Philippines has the most expensive drugs in the world. Why? Perhaps, the Medical Society can do something on this – reduced drug prices at reasonable rates comparable with that of other countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.
If the Philippines cannot hold on to her medical doctors and the prices of medicines continuously escalate, the more people will patronize quack doctors and herbal medicine. Prospective mothers will just engage the services of a “hilot” and instead of paracetamol patients will just use “Pao de Arko”.
Truly, Aklan medical Society can make a difference in the medical services and in the health of the Aklanons. “Mabuhay ang Aklan Medical Society.” /MP http://madyaa_pen@yahoo.com
The Aklan Medical Society led by Dr. Cynthia dela Cruz with other officers will be busy not only in their clinics and hospitals but also in their offices. The medical field has never had any dull moments especially now that the health of our people is deteriorating everyday. Our capacity to provide the basic needs are equally diminishing.
The presence of thousands of patients availing in every medical mission which provides free consultation, treatment and medicines are highly indicative of their low level capacity to go to private clinic/hospitals and medical doctors. The invitation of our local leaders to conduct medical missions to include Aklan in their programs is also some indications of their need to improve local health services and save money to finance other basic services for the people.
How can the Aklan Medical Society persuade the now practicing physicians to stay put in the Philippines and serve their people? This is especially true in Aklan where some physicians left for other places in search for more income. According to report, some 6,000 medical doctors are now enrolled in the college of nursing to finish courses in nursing to enhance their chances to go abroad.
How can medical societies like Aklan reduce the cost of drugs at most reasonable prices? Statistics show, the Philippines has the most expensive drugs in the world. Why? Perhaps, the Medical Society can do something on this – reduced drug prices at reasonable rates comparable with that of other countries like Indonesia and Malaysia.
If the Philippines cannot hold on to her medical doctors and the prices of medicines continuously escalate, the more people will patronize quack doctors and herbal medicine. Prospective mothers will just engage the services of a “hilot” and instead of paracetamol patients will just use “Pao de Arko”.
Truly, Aklan medical Society can make a difference in the medical services and in the health of the Aklanons. “Mabuhay ang Aklan Medical Society.” /MP http://madyaa_pen@yahoo.com
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