Bayanihan relief and medical missions in Bagumbayan and Kalawaan

Bayanihan Alay sa Sambayanan (BALSA) conducted relief and medical missions in flood affected communities of Bagumbayan in Libis, Quezon City, and Brgy. Kalawaan, Pasig City today. Both communities were submerged in more than seven feet of water during typhoon Ondoy. Some parts of Brgy. Kalawaan are still in knee and waist deep waters as of writing.

More than 600 families benifited from the relief goods and more than 80 individuals availed of the free health care service. Most of the patients suffered from respiratory problems and fungal infections. The medical team distributed Lagundi syrup and Acapulco ointments to provide immediate relief from the diseases brought about by the flood.

Today's relief efforts was participated by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan's (BAYAN) Serve the People Brigade which is composed of more than 20 volunteers from different people's organizations, including three doctors and three nurses for the medical mission. Click here to help!

(Photos by Karl Ramirez)

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