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Stroke survivor Evelyn Gabin beams with gratitude as she receives a new wheelchair from OVP-WMSO..
The Office of the Vice President–Western Mindanao Satellite Office (OVP-WMSO) provided assistance to Evelyn Gabin, a 49-year-old former fish vendor from Barangay Ayala, Zamboanga City, who was forced to stop working after suffering stroke in 2023.
"Pag sugod ato okay pa ko wala pa ko na-stroke. Na-stroke ko atong 2023 nag-insulin ko sobra kaayo, gamay lang gikaon mao nang na stroke ko,” (Back then, I was fine. I hadn't suffered a stroke yet. But in 2023, I had a stroke due to excessive insulin. It was too much. I ate very little, which caused the stroke,) Evelyn recounted.
Due to her condition, Evelyn lost mobility in her left hand and foot. Initially, she was still able to move but was not admitted to the hospital where her illness worsened, leaving her bedridden for months.
Her husband and son have since been assisting her with daily needs. Aside from medication, Evelyn also underwent multiple therapy sessions, which helped her regain some mobility.
Because of the assistance provided, she expressed her gratitude, highlighting how it eased the burden as the wheelchair provided much-needed relief and independence.
In addition to the wheelchair assistance, Evelyn was also one of the beneficiaries of the Medical Assistance Program in 2023, which provided her with free medication.
Her story highlights the importance of medical assistance and support programs for individuals recovering from serious health conditions, showcasing how proper assistance can help improve their quality of life.
"Pag sugod ato okay pa ko wala pa ko na-stroke. Na-stroke ko atong 2023 nag-insulin ko sobra kaayo, gamay lang gikaon mao nang na stroke ko,” (Back then, I was fine. I hadn't suffered a stroke yet. But in 2023, I had a stroke due to excessive insulin. It was too much. I ate very little, which caused the stroke,) Evelyn recounted.
Due to her condition, Evelyn lost mobility in her left hand and foot. Initially, she was still able to move but was not admitted to the hospital where her illness worsened, leaving her bedridden for months.
Her husband and son have since been assisting her with daily needs. Aside from medication, Evelyn also underwent multiple therapy sessions, which helped her regain some mobility.
Because of the assistance provided, she expressed her gratitude, highlighting how it eased the burden as the wheelchair provided much-needed relief and independence.
In addition to the wheelchair assistance, Evelyn was also one of the beneficiaries of the Medical Assistance Program in 2023, which provided her with free medication.
Her story highlights the importance of medical assistance and support programs for individuals recovering from serious health conditions, showcasing how proper assistance can help improve their quality of life.
Hinandugan ng wheelchair ng Office of the Vice President–Western Mindanao Satellite Office (OVP-WMSO) si Evelyn Gabin, isang 49-anyos na dating tindera ng isda mula sa Barangay Ayala, Zamboanga City, na napilitang tumigil sa pagtatrabaho matapos ma-stroke noong 2023.
"Pag sugod ato okay pa ko, wala pa ko na-stroke. Na-stroke ko atong 2023 nag-insulin ko sobra kaayo, gamay lang gikaon mao nang na-stroke ko,” pagbabahagi ni Evelyn. (Noon, maayos pa ang aking kalagayan at hindi pa ako na-stroke. Pero noong 2023, na-stroke ako dahil sa labis na insulin. Kaunti lang ang kinain ko kaya ako na-stroke.)
Dahil sa kanyang kondisyon, nawala ang kakayahan ni Evelyn na igalaw ang kanyang kaliwang kamay at paa. Noong una, nakakalakad pa siya, ngunit hindi siya pumunta sa ospital, kaya lumala ang kanyang karamdaman at ilang buwan siyang bedridden.
Simula noon, tinutulungan siya ng kanyang asawa at anak sa kanyang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan. Bukod sa mga gamot, sumailalim din siya sa ilang therapy sessions na nakatulong upang unti-unting maibalik ang kanyang kakayahang kumilos.
Lubos ang kanyang pasasalamat sa natanggap na tulong, lalo na sa wheelchair na nagbigay sa kanya ng mas malaking ginhawa.
Maliban sa wheelchair, kabilang din si Evelyn sa mga benepisyaryo ng Medical Assistance Program noong 2023, na nagbigay sa kanya ng libreng gamot.
Layunin ng OVP na maipakita ang kahalagahan ng tulong medikal at iba pang suporta para sa mga taong dumaranas ng malubhang karamdaman. Ipinapakita rin nito kung paano nakakatulong ang ganitong mga programa upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng buhay ng mga nangangailangan.
"Pag sugod ato okay pa ko, wala pa ko na-stroke. Na-stroke ko atong 2023 nag-insulin ko sobra kaayo, gamay lang gikaon mao nang na-stroke ko,” pagbabahagi ni Evelyn. (Noon, maayos pa ang aking kalagayan at hindi pa ako na-stroke. Pero noong 2023, na-stroke ako dahil sa labis na insulin. Kaunti lang ang kinain ko kaya ako na-stroke.)
Dahil sa kanyang kondisyon, nawala ang kakayahan ni Evelyn na igalaw ang kanyang kaliwang kamay at paa. Noong una, nakakalakad pa siya, ngunit hindi siya pumunta sa ospital, kaya lumala ang kanyang karamdaman at ilang buwan siyang bedridden.
Simula noon, tinutulungan siya ng kanyang asawa at anak sa kanyang pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan. Bukod sa mga gamot, sumailalim din siya sa ilang therapy sessions na nakatulong upang unti-unting maibalik ang kanyang kakayahang kumilos.
Lubos ang kanyang pasasalamat sa natanggap na tulong, lalo na sa wheelchair na nagbigay sa kanya ng mas malaking ginhawa.
Maliban sa wheelchair, kabilang din si Evelyn sa mga benepisyaryo ng Medical Assistance Program noong 2023, na nagbigay sa kanya ng libreng gamot.
Layunin ng OVP na maipakita ang kahalagahan ng tulong medikal at iba pang suporta para sa mga taong dumaranas ng malubhang karamdaman. Ipinapakita rin nito kung paano nakakatulong ang ganitong mga programa upang mapabuti ang kalidad ng buhay ng mga nangangailangan.