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Capitol-funded Dialysis Center to open in Guagua

The Provincial Government of Pampanga is set to open a newly constructed Dialysis Center in Guagua, located within the Diosdado Macapagal Memorial Hospital (DPMMH), providing essential dialysis services to patients in Pampanga’s second district.

Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda personally inspected the state-of-the-art facility, joined by Special Assistant to the Governor Angelina Blanco, Provincial Health Office Officer-in-Charge Dr. Dax Tidula, and DPMMH Chief of Hospital Dr. Fleur Zapanta. During the visit, Governor Pineda met with the first group of patients who attended an orientation on January 28, 2025.

“Gewa miya pung Nanay ini para kekayu pu ne. First class la pu reng buri ming Nanay kasi ini para ya kekayu, kareng masakit bang ikami mismung Nanay asuportan da kayu pu todu todu pu. Marakal ku pung lageng programa keni,” Governor Pineda expressed to the patients and their families.

The center received PHP 52.9 million from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) for 43 dialysis machines and a Water Reverse Osmosis System. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) contributed PHP 29.3 million for the building’s construction. The facility will be managed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Provincial Government and B. Braun Philippines.

According to the Provincial Health Office (PHO), patients can avail up to 156 dialysis sessions annually with PhilHealth assistance.

Governor Pineda also assured continued support for patients, including help with arteriovenous fistula procedures and maintenance medications.

Along with the Guagua Dialysis Center, the Provincial Government plans to build four more centers, including facilities in the City of San Fernando and Apalit.

PHO records show the Provincial Government currently supports 3,494 dialysis patients across Pampanga.

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