Ex-VP Robredo's Angat Buhay says 6K patients served under E-Konsulta program

At least 6,000 patients have been served by the Bayanihan E-Konsulta or free online medical consultation program of Angat Buhay, a non-profit unit chaired by former Vice President Leni Robredo.

In a statement Thursday, Angat Buhay said the 6,000 patients were provided virtual checkups by 1,000 doctors, nurses and non-medical volunteers from July to December 2022.  

Aside from patients who received free medical consultation, Angat Buhay also provided 800 COVID care kits in the National Capital Region.

Angat Buhay Executive Director Raffy Magno said they are eyeing to expand the Bayanihan E-Konsulta project this year, including providing mental health services.

In another statement, Angat Buhay said it was able to serve 16,000 families and 12,541 individuals in 162 communities from July to December 2022, with the help of its various partners from different sectors including the diplomatic corps, non-government organizations, and corporate foundations.

At present, Angat Buhay has four core programs, namely public education, public health, disaster relief and rehabilitation, and community engagement and empowerment.

"The fourth pillar: community engagement is quite new and this is what’s markedly different from Angat Buhay before,” Robredo said, referring to a time when Angat Buhay was still under her office as the country's vice president.

"In every town and every city that needs our help, we have a huge army of volunteers there already."

Magno, for his part, thanked their partners for the support and bringing hope for those in need.

"We look forward to working with all of you as we weave stories of hope and passion, and champion dignity for the Filipino people," he said. —KBK, GMA Integrated News