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Raphael Bosano

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<p>The 35-year-old hospital has significantly increased its bed capacity from a modest capacity of 10 beds to a 200-bed capacity with operating rooms, labor room, intensive care unit, surgery consultation room and an emergency room.</p>

The 35-year-old hospital has significantly increased its bed capacity from a modest capacity of 10 beds to a 200-bed capacity with operating rooms, labor room, intensive care unit, surgery consultation room and an emergency room.

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Access to healthcare for Malabon residents seen to improve with expanded hospital

Raphael Bosano,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 29, 2025 01:14 PM PHT

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Updated September 30, 2025 01:04 AM PHT

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