Manila, Oct. 22 -- A total of 1,600 learners from Kawmpang Elementary School in Sulu have received free medical, dental, vision and mental health services through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) Health and Kalinga Caravan, the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) said Wednesday.

In a news release, the state insurer said the initiative was held during President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s visit, highlighting the government's commitment to keeping students healthy, engaged, and ready to learn.

The caravan brought essential healthcare directly to students in one of the country's geographically isolated communities.

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