HB06159: AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE EASTERN PANGASINAN REGIONAL MEDICAL AND TRAUMA CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSALES, PANGASINAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
This bill proposes the establishment of a 300-bed capacity Eastern Pangasinan Regional Medical and Trauma Center in the Municipality of Rosales, Pangasinan, under the direct control and supervision of the Department of Health (DOH). The explanatory note highlights the inaccessibility of the existing regional medical facility in Dagupan City for residents of Eastern Pangasinan, who often have to travel long distances, especially for emergency care and trauma interventions.
The significance of this bill is its direct impact on improving healthcare access and services for a large population in Eastern Pangasinan and surrounding areas, including parts of Tarlac and Nueva Ecija. By establishing a new, accessible regional hospital, the bill aims to make universal healthcare a tangible reality for these communities, particularly for the underprivileged who struggle with the costs and distances associated with current medical facilities.