By Rowena T. Cruz Mauban Mayor Erwin Pastrana (center) joins local officials and partners during the turnover of the municipality’s new ...
By Rowena T. Cruz
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| Mauban Mayor Erwin Pastrana (center) joins local officials and partners during the turnover of the municipality’s new mobile health clinic, equipped with advanced diagnostic facilities. (Mayor Erwin Pastrana) |
MAUBAN, Quezon — Diagnostic services could soon reach more communities following the turnover of a mobile health clinic equipped to perform laboratory tests and medical imaging examinations. The vehicle, provided by Quezon North Wind on November 3, is expected to improve healthcare accessibility, particularly in barangays where distance and transportation difficulties limit medical consultations.
Mayor Erwin Pastrana said the mobile clinic is equipped for physical examinations, laboratory testing, X-rays, ultrasound scans, and electrocardiogram (ECG) procedures. These facilities will enable healthcare personnel to conduct a range of diagnostic assessments outside conventional hospitals and health centers once the vehicle becomes operational.
The clinic also features Starlink satellite internet connectivity, allowing medical teams to maintain communications in communities with limited conventional internet coverage. This capability could support patient referrals, coordination with healthcare facilities, and the transmission of medical information during field operations.
Pastrana welcomed the contribution from Quezon North Wind, describing the company as a partner in the municipality's continuing development initiatives. The vehicle provides an additional resource for local healthcare programs and could help medical personnel extend their services beyond permanent health facilities.
“This mobile health clinic will help us bring essential medical services closer to our people, especially those living in remote barangays who face difficulties accessing diagnostic examinations. Through our partnership with Quezon North Wind, we aim to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure that more Mauban residents have access to timely and reliable medical services,” Pastrana said.
The municipality's available public information has yet to specify when the clinic will begin operations, which barangays will receive its initial services, or whether diagnostic procedures will be free. Confirmation of these arrangements will help residents determine when the mobile facility will reach their communities and what examinations they can obtain.
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