Senator Koko Pimentel III visited the National Center for Geriatric Health and bared his plans to convert the National Center for Geriatric Health into the National Center for Geriatric Health and Research Institute.
In support of his advocacy to ensure that senior citizens receive appropriate care, Pimentel filed Senate Bill No. 100 or the ‘National Center For Geriatric Health And Research Institute,’ a bill that will provide a full range of health care services, including primary care, wellness services, and behavioral health care to the elderly population of the country.
“The bill will provide a full range of health care services.”
“Gawin na natin na magkaroon na tayo ng ‘di lang Geriatric Institute, pero sana National Geriatric Hospital para sa ating mga senior citizens. Meron tayong National Children’s Hospital, dapat meron din para sa matatanda,” the veteran legislator said.
In 2018, senior citizen population increased further to 8.013 million or 8.2% of the total population.
“They have served and contributed their talent and time to the society during the prime of their life.”
“The National Geriatric Health and Research Institute will ensure the availability and accessibility of medical services for the elderly. They (senior citizens) have served and contributed their talent and time to the society during the prime of their life. We owe this to our senior citizens. Hindi natin sila papabayaan,” the seasoned lawmaker added.
The Senator from Cagayan de Oro also expressed his support in the education and training of physicians, nurses, health officers, social workers, and other medical personnel in the implementation of health services to the elderly.