NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — The Region 2 Trauma and Medical Center (R2TMC) is currently constructing a new outpatient hemodialysis building funded by the Department of Health to expand kidney care services and improve access to dialysis treatment for patients in Nueva Vizcaya and nearby provinces, R2TMC Medical Center Chief Dr. Ray P. Suanding said.

Suanding provided the update during the Provincewide Healthcare System Program Inplementation Review conducted by the Provincial Integrated Health Office, where he reported that the project is now 30% complete.

He said the facility is being developed in response to the sharp rise in dialysis patients at R2TMC. Based on hospital data, the number of dialysis patients served increased from 4,161 in 2022 to nearly 14,000 in 2025, with more patients expected in 2026.

The project has a total funding allocation of P98.5 million and is intended to deliver “future-ready solutions” to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality dialysis services, Suanding said.

“With the growing number of patients needing dialysis, this project advances the Department of Health’s mission to provide accessible, life-saving care for people with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD),” he said.

Suanding noted that the outpatient dialysis building will expand the service capacity of R2TMC through 76 dialysis stations, consisting of 60 regular hemodialysis stations, six peritoneal dialysis stations, and 10 isolation stations.

He added that the facility will also include a dedicated pharmacy, an in-house laboratory, and a Malasakit Center to support more integrated services.

The building will also feature accessible transport systems, spacious waiting areas, and environment-friendly components such as solar energy systems and water recycling facilities.