Purported once more to address persistent flooding at Guba Hospital, DPWH is mandated to implement suitable measures.
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Over a month's time since the initial complaint, the Cebu City Council's plea for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 7 to resolve the ongoing flooding predicament at the Guba Community Hospital persists.
This healthcare facility initially welcomed patients on July 29, 2024 - five years after the construction initial commencement back in 2019. The initial target date for operation was set for 2022, yet construction delays didn't allow for the scheduled second floor completion in October or November of 2024.
Accusations regarding the DPWH's indifference towards resolving the flooding issue resurfaced after DPWH 7 maintained ignorance of the matter, claiming in a letter to the City Council on April 30, 2025 that they had no knowledge of constructing the hospital.
The council, however, suspects the DPWH may be confused about the newly constructed expansion rather than the older building causing the flooding problems. As Councilor Pesquera mentioned during the session: "Supposedly, what they should fix is the new building causing the flooding."
Previously, the Council relayed concerns about the hospital flooding and the growth of molds within its corridors. The flooding was then linked to the incomplete roofing section of the expansion building and an inadequate drainage system, which, despite repeated requests, allegedly went unnoticed by the DPWH.
Currently, the hospital employs a staff of 50 medical professionals, including six doctors. It's designed to cater to only 10 patients daily, evenly divided between the outpatient department and the emergency room. The hospital is set to be renamed the North District Community Hospital and aims to operate as a Level 1 hospital, offering primary care and immediate treatment options.
Experts suggest the ongoing dispute could be due to design flaws in the new building, pre-existing drainage issues in the area, or neglected maintenance. A collaborative effort between the council and DPWH is necessary to identify the main issue, review construction plans, and assess draining systems. Once identified, solutions like upgrading infrastructure, closing communication channels, and implementing flood mitigation measures can be pursued. Regular inspections, transparency, and effective responsibilities distribution are crucial to ensure follow-through and long-term solutions.
- Despite the Guba Community Hospital's completion in July 2024, the second floor remains incomplete due to construction delays, as initially scheduled for October or November 2024.
- The ongoing flooding issue at the Guba Community Hospital, which has been a concern for the Cebu City Council, is likely linked to design flaws in the new building, pre-existing drainage issues in the area, or neglected maintenance.
- In light of the flooding problems, experts suggest that a collaborative effort between the council and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is necessary to review construction plans, assess drainage systems, and upgrade infrastructure.
- The Guba Community Hospital, scheduled to be renamed the North District Community Hospital, focuses on health and wellness, offering primary care, immediate treatment options, and catering to 10 patients daily, with half going to the outpatient department and the other half to the emergency room. However, regular inspections, transparency, and effective responsibilities distribution are crucial to ensure long-term solutions and address potential medical-conditions related to the hospital's flooding.
