MANILA, Philippines – Sinabi ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr., na inaani na ngayon ng mga filipino ang bunga ng ginawang pagpapatayo kanyang ama na si dating Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr., ng National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI).
Mula aniya ng magsimula ang operasyon nito, ang NKTI ayon sa Pangulo ay “has since grown into a world-class specialized institution that is at the forefront of our battle against kidney disease.”
“He and his administration saw the importance of building an institution that is dedicated to renal healthcare and management, as well as the necessity of having a lead center for renal care and organ transplantation,” aniya pa rin sa isinagawang 40th founding anniversary ng National Kidney and Transplant Institute.
“Now, we are reaping the fruits of their foresight and investments in our fight to uplift the conditions of Filipinos with kidney-related diseases,” dagdag na pahayag nito.
Kaya nga, hinikayat ng Chief Executive ang NKTI na ipagpatuloy lamang ang pagiging ‘catalysts’ para sa universal healthcare.
Winika pa nito na ang NKTI ay palaging “adhered to the highest standards of quality patient care by providing affordable and timely diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to your patients.”
“I ask your institution to continue being catalysts for universal healthcare by innovative solutions that decrease our country’s mortality rate in kidney diseases,” ayon sa Punong Ehekutibo.
“Let me also take this time to convey my gratitude to our hardworking doctors, nurses, and the personnel of the NKTI for your dedication, your competence, your expertise in providing quality renal care and alleviating the suffering of Filipinos with kidney disease,” aniya pa rin.
Sa kabilang dako, nangako naman ang Pangulo na susuportahan ang NKTI sa mga pangangailangan nito para sa pagsusulong at pag-unlad.
“We owe you a debt that cannot be repaid, and we will see to it that your institution gets all the help that is necessary for its advancement and its progress,” ani Pangulong Marcos.
“I think that I cannot finish without adding to that the thanks of so many Filipinos whose lives you saved during pandemic. NKTI served a central – as a central focus for our pandemic response and the sacrifices that were made by the men and women of NKTI have not gone unnoticed by a grateful nation,” aniya pa rin. Kris Jose
