Under the leadership of Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu City no longer need to worry about their maintenance medicines. Mayor Chan announced that his administration is collaborating with pharmacies to make the release of maintenance medicines for senior citizens convenient and accessible.
Mayor Chan shared this good news for senior citizens in his speech following the flag-raising ceremony at the City Hall grounds on Monday, October 2. His announcement is also part of the celebration of Elderly Filipino Week from October 1 to 7, 2023, with the theme “Older Persons: Resilience for Nation-Building.”
According to Chan, under the agreement, the city government will partner with pharmacies to facilitate the dispensation of maintenance medicines for senior citizens. This is a step that demonstrates the local government’s concern for the health and well-being of the elderly in their community.
This initiative will allow senior citizens easier and more reliable access to their necessary maintenance medicines. Through the cooperation of the city government and pharmacies, the quality of life for senior citizens in Lapu-Lapu City will be enhanced.
As part of the celebration of Elderly Filipino Week, this is a great opportunity to focus on the needs of the elderly and to show appreciation for their contributions to society. By streamlining the dispensation of maintenance medicines, the community not only the health of senior citizens but also their dignity and well-being.
In this way, Lapu-Lapu City demonstrates its commitment to valuing its senior citizens and continues to provide services that will aid in their health and welfare. This is a step towards a more comfortable and better quality of life for those who possess compassionate hearts and spirits. Source