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History

The V. Luna General Hospital was named after Col. Victoriano Luna who was then Chief of the Medical Service and Adviser to the Chief of Staff. He came up with the idea in 1935 of putting up an Army Station Hospital to address the health service needs of a growing army. By 1937, Army Engineers started the design conceptualization and construction of Luna's dream. On September 3, 1946, pursuant to Headquarters Philippine Army (HPA) GO Nr 512, the 1st Philippine Army General Hospital was named "Colonel Victoriano Luna General Hospital" in honor Luna who conceptualized the medical center.

Units

The units under the AFPHSC control are as follows: * Headquarters & Headquarters Service Support Group * Victoriano Luna Medical Center * Health Service Education and Training Center * Public Health Service Center * Dental Service Center * Veterinary Service Center

References

External links

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Official Page of the AFP Medical Center

Official Site of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
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