Unimeds Drugstore and Good Neighbors Philippines Donate Medicines to Prieto Diaz RHU Amid Rising Dengue Cases
October 9, 2026 - In response to rising dengue cases in the municipality, Good Neighbors International Philippines, through its Prieto Diaz Community Development Project (CDP), partnered with Unimeds Drugstore to donate 100 bottles of Paracetamol Hyfer-250 to the Prieto Diaz Rural Health Unit (RHU).
The medicine turnover aims to support the RHU in providing healthcare services to residents, particularly as the community responds to increasing dengue cases. The donation included 100 bottles of Paracetamol Hyfer-250 (250 mg/5 mL oral suspension, 60 mL per bottle), providing additional medicine supplies for the local health facility.
Florence Detecio, RN, Nurse II of Prieto Diaz RHU , expressed his gratitude for the donation, emphasizing how the medicines could help community members, especially children, amid the current health concerns.
“Salamatonon po digdi sa mga medicines, dakol po na aki an matatabangan sadi lalo na ngunyan na hataason an kaso kan dengue sa Prieto Diaz,” he shared.
For Good Neighbors Philippines, protecting community health requires collective action. Through its partnership with Unimeds Drugstore and the Prieto Diaz RHU, GNIP PD CDP hopes to contribute to local efforts to address the community’s healthcare needs and help ensure that residents receive appropriate medical support.
The initiative also highlights the importance of collaboration between the private sector, development organizations, and the local government in strengthening community health services. By providing essential medicine supplies, the partners aim to help the RHU respond to local health concerns and promote the well-being of residents.
Through continued collaboration, Good Neighbors Philippines remains committed to supporting community-led efforts that help improve access to essential services and protect the health of children and families.
The donated medicines are intended for appropriate use under the assessment and guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.