The Provincial Government of Cebu is funding the construction of a three-storey building worth P54.5 million that will house the additional beds at Bantayan District Hospital (BDH).
This as Gov. Garcia inaugurated various projects at the hospital worth over P5.5 million on Tuesday, June 27 during her visit to the island.
The projects include the retrofitting of the main laboratory of the hospital, conversion of a building into a hazard waste storage facility, and repainting works.
Medical chief Dr. James Nicholas Najaro said the Capitol’s continued support to BDH is necessary as they transition from being an infirmary that has a capacity of 25 beds to a Level 1 hospital that can accommodate at least 100 beds.
Gov. Garcia said it is high time to upgrade the facilities of BDH, since the island has become one of the major tourism drawers not only in the region but in the country as well.
The governor has also approved the request for additional doctors and nurses for the hospital, as well as additional beds and other equipment. | IPA