ZOE Hope Global Serves Over 350 Residents in Barangay Dos Hermanas Medical and Dental Outreach
City Government of Talisay • Official News
TALISAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — The Barangay Dos Hermanas Covered Court became a center of health, healing, and community care on September 30 as Day 3 of the ZOE Hope Global Medical Mission successfully provided free essential healthcare services to 357 local beneficiaries.
Led by ZOE Hope Global Founder and CEO Kelly Ramsland, RN, alongside 21 international volunteers, the mission worked in partnership with the City Government of Talisay through the Talisay Primary Care Facility under Officer-in-Charge Dr. Karl Marie Tuvilla-Robite. The Day 3 outreach served 324 medical patients and 33 dental beneficiaries.
- Medical & Dental Care: Comprehensive physical examinations, physician consultations, and dental treatments.
- Diagnostic & Preventative Services: Random Blood Sugar (RBS) testing, deworming interventions, and vitamin supplementation.
- Pharmacy & Vision Care: On-site pharmacy dispensing free prescribed medications, alongside free reading glasses distribution for residents with near-vision impairments.
- Holistic Support: Dedicated spiritual and personal counseling and nutrition education.
Public-Private and Civil Society Collaboration
The successful rollout was supported by key municipal officials, including Assistant City Administrator Ismael Penado and Dos Hermanas Punong Barangay Jenalyn Magbanua.
The multi-sectoral humanitarian drive was made possible through the combined efforts of prominent civic and business organizations:
- Junior Chamber International (JCI) Talisay, led by President Kaila Agarrado
- Bacolod Host Lions Club, led by President Johna Javier
- Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) – Talisay NIR, led by President Sebastian Ledesma
- Bacolod JCI Senate, led by Ditas Joson
With the full backing of Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares, the initiative highlights the City Government’s dedication to forging impactful international and local partnerships that bring quality, compassionate primary healthcare directly to every barangay in Talisay.
