Davao city: The Ministry of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) received PHP9.6 million (USD167,000) worth of biomedical, laboratory, and oxygen-related equipment and supplies from the US Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday.

According to Philippines News Agency, Dr. Zul Qarneyn Abas, MOH-BARMM Deputy Health Minister, accepted the donations on behalf of Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. during a program held at the MOH regional office. Abas expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership with the US Embassy, emphasizing its role in fostering healthier and more resilient communities in BARMM.

Dr. Abas highlighted that the donated equipment is intended for nine public hospitals across the region. This initiative aims to enhance the capability to prevent, detect, and respond to health threats, ensuring essential services are accessible to those in need. He reiterated his appreciation to the US government for their support in bolstering the region's health security.