Medical mission in Gasdo

The LGU through the City Health Office, in coordination with the 20 IB of the Philippine Army recently conducted a Medical and Dental Mission in Barangay Gasdo, an interior barangay in the northern part of Calbayog District.

On hand with the personnel from the City Health office were Mayor Mel Sarmiento and Col Francis Cabugon, Commanding Officer of the 20th IB based in Tinambacan.

140 patients availed of the medical services while 15 patients availed of the dental services.

Barangay Gasdo is located on the northern part of Calbayog. Estimated to be 52 kilometers from the city proper, it can be reached via a 12-hour hike. It has a land area of 188.9429 hectares, 99.22% of which is classified as agricultural with Abaca and Coconut as its main products. The main source of drinking water is the Pamomonan spring. As of 2008, Gasdo has a population of 459, distributed in 34 households and a voting population of 203.

Here are some pictures taken during the recent mission:

Mayor Mel Sarmiento with Col Francis Cabugon.