Republic of the Philippines
Office of the President
Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office

MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEDICAL AND DENTAL MISSION PROGRAM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

Outreach health care services are conducted in depressed communities and in calamity affected areas within and outside Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The program includes provision of free medicines for those who have less or no access to healthcare services being offered by the Local Government.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE

To provide equitable, efficient and effective health care services through the conduct of medical and dental missions, in partnership with local government units, non-government agencies, civic groups, religious organizations and other government agencies as initiated and approved by the management.

TYPE AND SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE

  • Provision of medical consultation and treatment
  • Provision of medicines for primary health care
  • Provision of dental consultation and treatment including tooth extraction, and preventive health education
  • Referral to health facilities for diagnostic procedure and further management
  • Provision of training to LGUs, NGOs, Civic group and others for the proper conduct of Medical/Dental Mission in some areas
  • Frequency of assistance shall be once in six months

Who may avail:

  1. Socio-civic and Religious Organizations
  2. Non-Government Health Institutions
  3. Non-Stock, Non-profit organizations, or associations
  4. Charitable institutions engaged in health and welfare-related programsand services
  5. Government Agencies
  6. Local Government Units (LGUs)

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENT

  • Letter of request addressed to the PCSO Chairman/General Manager
  • Project Proposal with the following information:
    • Organizational Profile
    • Schedule of activity
    • Number of recipients
    • Contact details
  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration for NGO