By Bebs Mendoza
Last April 12, 2008, the CDO Lifeline Ministry went to Basilisa, Dinagat Island Province for another free medical-dental mission. The team left Cagayan de Oro City at around midnight of April 11 and arrived Surigao City at around seven in the morning. A pumpboat ferried the team to Basilisa, an almost two-hour boat ride. It was raining during that time but the medical mission proceeded as usual. More than 400 patients were served with 187 medical consultation, 143 dental patients ( a patient has an average of 2 tooth extraction), 20 cyst removal, 86 circumcision, 2 burn dressing and 3 other consultations. A short program was held before the team left, with the town mayor gracing the affair, where the CDO Lifeline was given a plaque of appreciation.
The team had a good time of rest and bonding at the Maharlika hotel in the evening of April 12 and left for CDO the following day after the sunrise service.
Less than a month later, May 10, 2008, the team had a free clinic at Balingasag, specifically at MOIST (Misamis Oriental Institute of Science and Technology). There were 3 doctors for general consultations, one doctor for cyst removal, 2 for circumcision, and 4 dentists. An eye specialist served the eye patients and distributed free reading glasses.
All in all, there were 703 patients who availed of the full clinic.
Dental patients, 180, general consultation 379, cyst removal 8, circumcision 96 and 40 for eye consultation.
A sumptuous breakfast and lunch were prepared by the Valmores family, the owner of the school.
All of the patients heard the gospel before they were treated.
To God be the glory for all He has done.
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