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Health Services

Issuance of Medical Certificate (for Medical Assistance)

City Health Office (CHO)

A public health initiative specifically designed to support clients who need assistance in availing healthcare services.

Service at a Glance

Who may avail

All individuals seeking medical assistance requesting medical clearance via medical certificate.

Processing time
Refer to the Citizen's Charter; the published total processing-time row is incomplete.Confirm with the office.
Fee
No fee
Office
City Health Office (CHO)

Before You Apply

Requirements

Prepare these requirements before visiting the office.

  1. 1

    Photocopy of any government-issued ID (preferably showing name, address, birthday, signature, and picture). Accepted IDs include Voter's ID, National ID, Unified Multi-Purpose ID (UMID), Postal ID, Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID, PRC ID, Driver's License, and Senior Citizen ID.

  2. 2

    Applies only: If the patient came from a private clinic or hospital

    Photocopy of previous prescriptions and/or laboratory request(s)

    Where to secure: Private clinic/hospital

Steps

How to apply

  1. 1

    Submit your requirements and wait while staff review them for completeness and validity.

  2. 2

    Allow the health worker to take your vital signs and conduct an initial physical examination before you are referred to the physician for signing of the medical certificate.

  3. 3

    Wait for confirmation that your documents are available for claiming.

  4. 4

    Claim the requested documents at the Rural Health Unit and sign the receiving logbook.

Important

Important notes

  • A medical certificate for medical assistance is issued only if the medicines and laboratory work prescribed and requested are not available at the health center and central laboratory.

Official source and verification

This service record was reviewed on 2026-09-01 from City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga Citizen's Charter 2026 (2nd Edition). BetterSanFernando is independent and is not the official City Government website. Confirm current requirements with the official source or office before applying.