Filipinos in Phnom Penh Avail of Free Services at Medical Mission

Left photo: Doctors and nurses from Central Hospital were on hand to attend to their patients. Right photo: Filipinos avail of free consultations from Doctor Rich Health and Beauty Clinic. (Phnom Penh PE photo)

PHNOM PENH 27 March 2019 — Over 200 Filipinos in Cambodia availed themselves of free medical and dental services during a medical mission organized by the Samahan ng mga Pilipino sa Cambodia (SAMAPI), in partnership of the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh, on 17 March 2019 at the Embassy’s Multi-Purpose Hall.

Several Filipino medical practitioners in Cambodia shared their time, expertise and resources to provide free medical consultations and services, together with other invited health professionals from various hospitals and clinics in Phnom Penh.

Among those who extended free medical services were  Dr. Marissa Manampan, the doctors and nurses of Central Hospital, Dr. Rich Health and Beauty Clinic, and Marie Stopes Takhmao Clinic, as well as the dentists of Sunshine Dental Clinic.

Representatives of the Cambodian Red Cross was likewise on hand for its blood donation drive.

Filipinos who came to the event expressed appreciation to SAMAPI and the Embassy for the noteworthy community undertaking.

Ambassador to Cambodia Christopher B. Montero commended SAMAPI—led by its President Joel Dionco, and main coordinator and SAMAPI Assistant Treasurer Mayen Conde—in keeping the Filipino spirit of bayanihan alive through the conduct of the medical mission.

Ambassador Montero encouraged SAMAPI to continue its partnership with the Embassy in the conduct of similar activities that would benefit all Filipinos in Cambodia. END

Left photo: Dr. Marissa Manampan, a household name among the Filipino and expatriate community, always makes herself available for medical missions for Filipino. Right photo: Filipinos get free medicines and health supplements. (Phnom Penh PE photo)

Members of the Filipino community wait for their turn to see the doctors/specialists. (Phnom Penh PE photo)

Left photo: Samahan ng mga Pilipino sa Cambodia Main Coordinator Mayen Conde gives back by donating blood to the Cambodian Red Cross. Right photo: A Filipina gets her blood pressure checked. (Phnom Penh PE photo)

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