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Tzu Chi also sends aid to Bahay Mapagmahal.

In the Philippines, in order to reach herd immunity, TIMA members have been helping at vaccination centers to give shots. Even a few young medical interns along with their TIMA family have shown up to help.

In the Philippines, in order to reach the herd immunity by the end of the year, the government set up large-scale vaccination stations in coliseums. TIMA members have been assisting with the vaccination since April this year. The medical personnel of the Tzu Chi Eye Center also came to join the ranks of vaccinations.

In Ormoc, Philippines, Tzu Chi volunteers hosted a free eye clinic to remove cataracts for patients in need. A young volunteer, who had received caregiver's training in Taiwan, was finally able to contribute in her hometown.

In the Philippines, dental care is expensive for most and it has been even more difficult to receive treatments due to COVID-19. In order to help the locals, Marikina City's vice mayor and dentists worked together to open a free dental clinic. Recently, an entrepreneur collaborated with Tzu Chi and donated dental examination chairs to the clinic, improving their treatment quality.

For Dr. Kent Tan, everyone has the capacity to help.

The Tzu Chi Foundation donates dental chair to to citizens of Marikina to help with dental care during the pandemic. Together with a second dental chair donated by local businessman, Tony Andres, the people of Marikina are finally able to receive proper oral care.

After a much-needed cataract surgery at the Tzu Chi Eye Center, Eduardo Yañez shares his time and efforts as a way of saying thanks.

Tzu Chi Eye Center continued treatment services for patients suffering from eye disease in the Philippines during the pandemic. A businesswoman suffering from cataracts for 2 years recently received surgery and quickly recovered her vision.

Tzu Chi volunteers facilitate Mediland Enterprise Corporation’s donation of a Hyper Light Disinfection Robot to Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. The turnover was live-streamed to Tzu Chi’s main office in Taiwan.