Over 1,400 Farmers Benefit from NIA Region 9's “Medical Mission 2025: Year 2” in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, May 5, 2025 — More than 1,400 patients from across Region 9 have received free healthcare services during the Medical Mission 2025: Year 2 held at the NIA Region 9 Regional Office today.

With the theme “Kalusugan at Kalinga para sa Magsasaka,” the mission is spearheaded by NIA Region 9 in partnership with various government and private organizations, aiming to bring accessible medical care to farmers and underserved communities.

The mission began at 7:00 AM and includes free minor cyst surgeries and circumcisions led by volunteer surgeons from Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu City. Medical and dental checkups are also being offered by health professionals from Zamboanga del Sur and Misamis Occidental.

Free medicines, meals, and transportation are provided to all beneficiaries, particularly those from far-flung areas.

NIA Region 9 expressed gratitude to all volunteers and partners, highlighting the event’s goal of prioritizing the well-being of farmers, whom they call the nation’s backbone. (Sherman Calotes for Mindanao People’s Press)