CHD and other health organizations participated in “Picnic sa Bantayog” in Quezon City, sets up a health booth.

Yesterday, the Council for Health and Development, together with the Health Alliance for Democracy, Health Action for Human Rights, Alliance of Health Workers, and Philippine Medical Students’ Association set-up a health booth during the “Picnic sa Bantayog” event at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, Quezon City to provide free health consultations and medical check-ups to the attendees.

“Picnic sa Bantayog” is an event attended by various sectoral groups and organization to commemorate the 124th Independence Day. Aside from the people’s picnic, the event has educational discussions, cultural performances, forums, pop-up booths and more.

The event is also a reminder to everyone to never forget our country’s darkest history and continue to struggle for our rights, including the right to health, and fight for democracy.

Photos from the event:

Atty. Neri Colmenares and medical volunteers of health booth.
Atty. Neri Colmenares visits the health booth, his blood pressure is being checked by Dr. Jamie Dasmariñas and medical volunteers.
Atty. Neri Colmenares and Dr. Eleanor Jara with CHD staff.

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