DMW plans improvements for OFW Hospital with 92% increase in inpatients

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) plans significant improvements to the OFW Hospital in San Fernando, Pampanga due to increased use by migrant workers and their families.

According to a report released on Thursday, April 24, the hospital saw a 92-percent increase in inpatients and a 19-percent rise in outpatients from January to March compared to the same period last year.

The surge indicates growing trust in the hospital's capacity to provide specialized care for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families.

DMW aims to secure a Department of Health License to Operate at Level 2, enabling specialized units like ICUs and expanding outpatient services and specialty clinics.

Construction for a new Cancer Center Building is set to begin along with expansions of the heart station and radiology areas, enhancing the hospital's capabilities and reach in specialized care.

The hospital also plans to offer full digitalization of its systems and aims to become a licensed Cancer Treatment Facility and Pre-Employment Medical Examination provider.