The physicians will be allowed to practice their profession outside after rendering their daily 8-hour duty at the Dr. Rafael S. Tumbokon Memorial Hospital (DRSTMH). This is one of the privileges the provincial government under Gov. Carlito S. Marquez will offer to doctors who opt to stay and work at the provincial hospital.
Gov. Marquez revealed this in response to a question posed during his monthly press conference. The press con was held in the guest house last week.
Marquez admitted the hospital lacks physicians and equipment. The emergency room and the laboratory room are yet to be completed. He has given the contractor until June 11 to fully finish the hospital project. "If they cannot finish the project on that date, sanction will be imposed," Marquez stressed.
"The hospital needs around 9 doctors more, 25 nurses and additional pharmacists," said Gov. Marquez.
Asked if he would heed the "Buy Filipino" provision in the 2006 budget in the purchase of equipment and supplies for the hospital, he said the necessary equipment, like CT scans, are not yet manufactured by local producers. However, he assured that the province will get the equipment and supplies from a local suppliers in the country.
Other matters taken up by the governor during his interaction with the Aklan media included the One Entry-One Exit scheme and the collection of environmental fee in Boracay Island, the status of the water system in Boracay island, issues concerning the management and operation of the Aklan Rehabilitation Center, current operation of the DRSTMH, the operation of the Aklan Comprehensive Center for Women (ACCW) and the continuous scouting of the province for a provincial landfill to solve Aklan’s garbage problem.
For all these, Gov. Marquez emphasized that "the success of any venture depends on the cooperation of everyone who must contribute to a cooperative effort." (PIA/vgvillanueva) mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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