MORE than 700 boys aged 7 to 17 years old from all 15 barangays of Tagbilaran City benefited from the city government\u2019s annual \u201cOperation Tuli,\u201d a medical outreach program that provides free circumcision services from April 7 to May 22, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The citywide program officially opened in Barangay Taloto on April 7 and concluded in Barangay San Isidro on May 22, bringing healthcare services closer to communities through scheduled barangay-based operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aside from the free circumcision procedures, beneficiaries also received complimentary take-home medicines to help ensure proper recovery and post-operation care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The annual medical mission of the City Government of Tagbilaran under the leadership of Mayor Jane Yap was spearheaded by the Tagbilaran City Primary Care Facility led by City Health Officer Dr. Jeia Pondoc in partnership with the Kansas Medical Mission Foundation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteer doctors from the Department of Surgery of Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center assisted in performing the procedures throughout the duration of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They were joined by student nurses, LGU personnel, and clinical instructors from Holy Name University College of Health Sciences, whose participation helped ensure the smooth implementation of the activity across the city\u2019s barangays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mayor Jane Yap said the program reflects the city government\u2019s commitment to accessible and preventive healthcare services for children and families in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are happy that through the cooperation of our healthcare workers, partner institutions, and volunteers, we were able to provide free and safe circumcision services to hundreds of young Tagbilaranons. This program not only promotes health and hygiene but also shows our continued commitment to bringing medical services closer to our people,\u201d Yap said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The success of the program highlighted the importance of collaboration among government agencies, healthcare workers, academic institutions, and volunteer groups in delivering accessible healthcare services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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