In May of 2023 we decided it was time to pursue the construction of a large primary clinic in Ligao, Albay, to serve a larger area rather than establishing 3 different sites. Availability of ground suitable to the project influenced placement and while due care was given to identifying a suitable ASN, a compromise was reached to accommodate the required size of the clinic, which will house shared resources between itself and other local clinics.
July 2023After weeks of scouring the areas we'd identified as ASN's, and numerous failed viewings (legally owned and titled, unencumbered ground is not easy to find in the Philippines) we finally identified a 4000 sqm lot that would provide the space needed for construction, offered easy access, was visible to the passing public, and in easy reach by public transport from a number of areas and adjacent towns. An offer to purchase was accepted and our fundraising team set about securing funding for the project to commence.
September 2023After a successful round of fundraising and the subsequent purchase of the property building immediately commenced on a storage unit and site office. The completed unit (Dec 2023) will serve as an out clinic site for local healthcare workers on completion of the main clinic. It has been designed for longevity and easy conversion. The services of an architect were engaged to prepare plans' for the main clinic, to comprise 800 sqm of floor space and incorporate three consultation suites, two delivery rooms, an ultrasound room and a fully equipped laboratory and cafeteria for patients and family.
October 2023