THE INAUGURAL MEDICAL MISSION
On February 22-28, 2026, a team of volunteers who will provide free medical, dental and surgical services along with community outreach and targeted health education in Narra, Palawan.
Narra, Palawan
Where Healing Meets Hope and Compassion turns into action
Nestled in Palawan (of the MIMAROPA region), the municipality of Narra is known as the “Rice Granary of Palawan”—a land of hardworking farmers, vibrant culture, and rich biodiversity. With nearly 78,000 residents, Narra is a growing community with a youthful population and deep ties to both agriculture and indigenous traditions, including the heritage of the Tagbanua people. Despite its natural and cultural abundance, Narra faces serious health challenges. In 2024, it recorded the highest number of dengue cases in its region—exposing critical gaps in access to healthcare, disease prevention, and public health education. Residents also continue to battle illnesses like malaria, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and chronic conditions with limited resources.
Our medical mission aims to deliver immediate care while planting seeds of long-term health through education and community engagement. With your support, we can bring essential medical services to underserved families, maximize disease prevention, and strengthen the foundations of community well-being.
Be a part of this mission to heal and uplift.
Narra needs more than medicine—Narra needs you.
Demographics
- Population: Narra has a population of 77,948 people.
- Age Distribution:
0–14 years: 25,060
15–64 years: 48,649
65+ years: 4,166 - Languages: The primary languages spoken include Tagalog, Ilonggo, Ilocano, and Cuyonon
- Religion: Residents practice a variety of spiritual beliefs, including Roman Catholicism, Baptist faith, and Seventh-day Adventism.
Health and Environmental Challenges
State of Calamity: In February 2025 the region faced torrential floods prompting the emergency evacuation of nearly 2,000 residents. 900 were reported to be from the Narra municipality.
Dengue Outbreak: In 2024, Narra reported a significant increase in dengue cases, with 185 cases and three deaths; making it the municipality with the highest number of cases in the MIMAROPA region.
Philippine Statistics Authority (2023)
- MIMAROPA Region leads the Philippines in malaria cases and deaths. It had the highest number of malaria cases in the country (333) in 2022. A spike occurred in 2023 (over 6,200 cases). Palawan remains a hotbed for malaria transmissions.
