• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Regional
    • Davao Region
    • Northern Mindanao
    • Soccsksargen
    • Caraga Region
    • Zamboanga Peninsula
  • Categories
    • Top Stories
    • Environment
    • Police Files
    • Business
    • Davao Region
    • BARMM
    • Newslights
    • Agriculture and Food
    • Bisaya Kini
    • Where’s Our Money
    • War On Drugs
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
NewsLine Philippines

NewsLine Philippines

Building Information Highway for the Community

  • Top Stories
  • Business
  • Health
  • Environment
  • War On Drugs
  • Bisaya Kini
  • OFW News
  • June 28, 2025

Misamis Occidental unveils Live saving milestone: New Hemodialysis Unit Now Operational

November 4, 2024 by Editha Z. Caduaya

DAVAO CITY — I n a remarkable stride towards enhancing healthcare accessibility within the community, the residents of Misamis Occidental grappling with chronic kidney disease can now avail themselves of treatment at the newly inaugurated hemodialysis unit of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Hospital, which commenced operations on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Jesbert Mag-usa, a 35-year-old patient hailing from Sapang Dalaga, has waged a six-year battle against stage 5 chronic kidney disease. He previously undergoing dialysis at St. Therese Hospital in Oroquieta City, bearing costs ranging from 1,100 to 1,450 pesos per session, Mag-usa now expresses his gratitude for the free treatments rendered by the provincial government at the new MOPH unit. Expressing profound thanks, Mag-usa remarked, “I am deeply thankful to our beloved Governor for providing us with this free dialysis.

It is a tremendous help to us, especially since we are unable to work properly due to our health issues.” Another dialysis patient, Carl Escabarte from Talic, Oroquieta City, shared his sentiments, “Our dream of extending our lives to be with our families has been realized.

This is immensely helpful for us because in the past, it cost a lot, but now there is no charge, and every month we also receive medical assistance amounting to P3,000. That’s why our gratitude to the Governor is immense. It was difficult before because sometimes there were no available slots.

Now, we have a clear prospect of continuing. We are very thankful.” Oaminal underscored the government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services, stating, “With the assurance of high quality, the Provincial Government of Misamis Occidental, together with the leadership of the 14 municipalities and 3 cities, ensures that our services to you are of top quality and free of charge.

You do not need to pay a single cent as beneficiaries of our hemodialysis center. To our beneficiaries, I express my gratitude for your trust. We pledge to do everything in our power to prolong your lives by offering you the best healthcare.”

The new Hemodialysis Unit (HDU) boasts 31 machines and can cater to an average of 93 patients daily. Operating from Mondays to Saturdays, including holidays, the unit offers 4-hour sessions thrice a week from 7 AM to 11 PM.

Staffed by two nephrologists and four physicians, along with a dedicated team of 23 nurses and eight technicians trained at the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City, the HDU is committed to delivering superior medical care.

With the initiative progressing towards full operation under the No Balance Billing Program, more residents of Misamis Occidental are poised to benefit from this vital service—entirely free of charge, complemented by an additional monthly medical assistance of P3,000.

This development not only diminishes the necessity for extensive travel for treatment but also significantly uplifts the community’s overall well-being. It resonates with the broader aims of the Asenso administration in providing quality and accessible healthcare for all, aligning with the aspirations of Universal Health Care.

Filed Under: Health and Science, Newslights, Top Stories

About Editha Z. Caduaya

Edith Z Caduaya studied Bachelor of Science in Development Communication at the University of Southern Mindanao.

The chairperson of Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC) Inc.

Primary Sidebar

loader-image
Davao City
Davao City, PH
1:41 pm, Jun 28, 2025
temperature icon 32°C
few clouds
Humidity: 66 %
Wind: 5 mph
Clouds: 20%
Sunrise: 5:24 am
Sunset: 5:56 pm
Detailed weather
Weather from OpenWeatherMap
  • Human trafficking
  • Bisaya Kini
  • Business
  • Health
  • Environment
  • War On Drugs
  • Newslights
  • OFW News
  • Top Stories
  • Where’s Our Money

Youtube Videos

  • Kabataan nga miyembro sa tribung Badjao, benepisyaryo sa food packs ug educational materials sa PDEA
    by NEWSLINE PHILIPPINES at 3:00 am
  • 25.5 tons sa sibuyas bombay, nasakpan sa boc sa Mindanao Container Terminal sa Tagoloan, MisOr
    by NEWSLINE PHILIPPINES at 2:00 am

Top Stories

Car wash boy gipusil-patay sa North Cotabato

June 27, 2025 By Giovani del Mundo

PDEA RO-13 destroys over ₱15 Million worth of illegal drugs in observance of IDADAIT 2025

June 27, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

Duaw Davao showcases Culture, Art, Tourism, and Local Flavors at Rizal Park

June 26, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

Billboards with officials’ names, images to be removed under new Executive Order

June 25, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

Marcos leads destruction of ₱9.4-B illegal drugs in Tarlac

June 25, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

More Top Stories Post

Opinion

Content with Purpose: Lessons from Krakow

May 7, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Duterte’s Arrest: A Victory for EJK victims or an injustice to his legacy?

March 12, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Senators failed to get what they wanted from Duterte

October 30, 2024 By Editha Z. Caduaya

More Opinion Post

Environment

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake jolts Eastern Sarangani

June 28, 2025 By Paul Palacio

Billboards with officials’ names, images to be removed under new Executive Order

June 25, 2025 By NewsLine Philippines

More Environment Post

Governance

More Governance Post

Footer

Contact Us

Newsline Philippines
Mobile: +63917 150 8377
Email Address: newslineph.corres@gmail.com or newsline.ph@gmail.com

Bisaya Kini

Car wash boy gipusil-patay sa North Cotabato

June 27, 2025 By Giovani del Mundo

Kanhi Misamis Occidental congressman nakonbikto  tungod sa PDAF scam

June 14, 2025 By Paul Palacio

16 ka fighter jet gigama sa US aron ihanyag sa Pilipinas

June 7, 2025 By Paul Palacio

Pagbalasa Kabinete gipaspasan sa Palasyo

June 1, 2025 By Paul Palacio

Reklamo ni FPRRD batok ni  Abalos, Marbil gibasura sa DOJ

May 23, 2025 By Paul Palacio

More Bisaya Kini Post

Agriculture and Food

China Coast Guard blasts Filipino boats with water cannons at Panatag Shoal

June 24, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Boosting Rice Production in the Philippines: Techno Farms, Policies, and Price Challenges

June 20, 2025 By Editha Z. Caduaya

Northern Mindanao Launches Sale of ₱20 Rice for Minimum Wage Earners

June 13, 2025 By Paul Palacio

More Post

DISCLAIMER

Newsline Philippine website welcomes healthy discussion, exchange of opinions friendly debate, but comments posted by our readers does not reflect the views and opinion of Newsline Philippines.

Newsline Philippines reserves the right to delete, reproduce, or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate and does not follow community standard will automatically be deleted.

Newsline Philippines IPO Reg. No. 4/2017/005044896
Newsline Philippines · Copyright © 2025 · All Rights Reserved