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𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐃𝐎𝐇, 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍
The Department of Health (DOH), represented by Undersecretary Nestor F. Santiago, together with Metro Manila Center for Health Development (MMCHD) Regional Director Rio L. Magpantay, yesterday met with the City Health Officers (CHOs) of each Local Government Units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Discussions included updates on the number of Pertussis cases in the region, actions taken by the LGUs, assistance needed by every city in Metro Manila from the DOH, as well as the implementation of heightened surveillance and more aggressive routine immunization activities.
The visit of DOH officials to different regions aims to intensify the interventions on pertussis cases aligned with the Department's 8-point Action Agenda, particularly the "Pag-iwas sa sakit" and ensure that the country is taking the appropriate steps in combating pertussis dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.

We are calling for Nominations for Representatives from Health Professional Organizations and Recognized Employee's Associations to the Central Ad Hoc Grievance Board (CAGB) and Regional Ad Hoc Grievance Boards (RAGB) for COVID-19 Benefits. The nominees must be:
1. A member of a national health professional organization for those applying for
CAGB, or must be a member of a local or local chapter health professional organization within the geographical area of jurisdiction of the respective CHD for those applying for RAGB;
2. A member in good standing and duly endorsed by the organization represented; and
3. Preferably with experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or Conflict Resolution.
Submit the following requirements:
1. Letter of intent addressed to the Secretary of Health for CAGB, and to the Regional Director of their respective CHDs or to the Minister of Health in the case of BARMM
• for RAGB;
2. Endorsement letter from organization being represented;
3. Curriculum vitae, with details on experience in ADR, if any;
4.. Board Resolution and Secretary's Certificate (or equivalent) specifically authorizing the representative for the purpose;
5. Certification from the organization that the representative has no derogatory record:
6. Certified True Copy (CTC) of the Certificate of Registration (for national organization) or Certificate of Creation of Local/Chapter for regional or local chapters) issued by the Department of Labor and Employment to the health professional organization or recognized employee's association.
Submit your nominations on or before April 15, 2024.

Ngayong mga Araw ng Kwaresma, Siguraduhing Ligtas ang mga Mahal natin sa buhay
Bilang pagtugon din sa inaasahang mga aktibidad at dami ng tao, ang DOH ay nag-anunsyo rin na itinaas nito ang Code White Alert, na magtitiyak na naka-standby ang mga medical staff upang tanggapin at gamutin ang mga pasyente na darating sa mga ospital sa buong bansa.
Para sa oras ng pangangailangan, maaring makontak ang DOH HEMB-OpCen sa pamamagitan ng mga sumusunod na mga numero : 0917-8059756 o 0917-8619528, sa numero ng telepono (02) 8651-7800 lokal 2206/2207, o maging sa email na [email protected].

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐃𝐎𝐇, 𝐓𝐌𝐂 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐁
The Department of Health (DOH), represented by Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, joined the 2024 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day Celebration of The Medical City in Pasig City on March 25, 2024.
In her presentation, Undersecretary Vergeire discussed the current TB situation in the country and the direction that the DOH is undertaking to eliminate TB. The celebration aimed to encourage leadership, more effective and targeted investments, faster uptake of new recommendations, adoption of innovations, accelerated action, and multisectoral collaboration towards TB elimination.
This united campaign for Tuberculosis and Lung Health aligns with three of the DOH 8-Point Action Agenda: “Ligtas, dekalidad, at mapagkalingang serbisyo”; “Pag-iwas sa sakit”; and “Ginhawa ng isip at damdamin".
DOH extends its thanks to the private sector, particularly the partnership between the public and private stakeholders, in supporting its initiatives in delivering quality and accessible healthcare to Filipinos. Undersecretary Vergeire also urged the private sector to help the government in bolstering databases for TB, particularly in the submission of updated, reliable, and accurate data and reports to help ensure that the country is taking the appropriate steps in combating TB dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐆𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐀𝐍, 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐀
The Department of Health (DOH), represented by Undersecretary Maria Francia Miciano-Laxamana and Caraga Center for Health Development (CHD) Regional Director Dr. Cesar C. Cassion, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair at the Caraga State University in Butuan City on March 22, 2024.
Speaker Martin Romualdez was present at the event, as were other distinguished personalities such as 1st District Representative Jose "Joboy" Aquino II, Butuan City Mayor Ronnie Vicente Lagnada, and Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun. Also in attendance were Local Health Support Division (LHSD) Chief, Dr. Sandria C. Yu, Dr. Dioharra L. Aparri, Dr. Agnes L. Cullantes, and Ms. Emmi Marie J. Cabahug, Head of the City DOH Office of Butuan.
In a gesture of goodwill, the DOH provided an extensive array of services, such as medical, family planning, nutrition, vaccination, health education, and minor surgeries. The Department also distributed 40 assistive devices, including wheelchairs, canes, walking aids, and blind sticks, totaling PhP 121,200.00, benefiting recipients from Butuan City and the municipalities of Agusan del Norte.
The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair exemplifies a commendable initiative aimed at fostering a healthier society that addresses the needs of its constituents. Aligned with the DOH's 8-point Action Agenda, particularly the "Bawat Pilipino Ramdam ang Kalusugan," this endeavour champions equitable access to healthcare for all Filipinos, particularly those in underserved areas dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.

Kasama ang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) ngayong buwan ng mga Kababaihan kung saan patuloy ang kampanya at mga programa na magsisiguro sa kaligtasan, kalusugan, at kahusayan ni Eba, Maria Clara, at Juana.
Kababaihan Kakaiba ka!

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐂𝐁𝐂𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐁
The Department of Health (DOH), represented by Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire, joined the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines’ (CBCP) celebration of the 2024 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day Celebration held at the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran last March 23, 2024.
Highlighting the importance of a whole-of-system, whole-of-government, and whole of society approach in addressing TB, the CBCP pledged its commitment to fully support the programs of the government that aim to help eradicate tuberculosis in the Philippines.
In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr., this united campaign for Tuberculosis and Lung Health underscores the initiatives of DOH to continuously work and provide quality and accessible healthcare to all Filipinos that will lead to the achievement of the Department's 8-Point Action Agenda, particularly “Ligtas, dekalidad, at mapagkalingang serbisyo”; “Pag-iwas sa sakit”; and “Ginhawa ng isip at damdamin” dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.

Maging Ligtas sa Summer Heat ngayong Holy Week.
Inaasahan natin ang mainit na pagpasok ng Holy Week dahil sa epekto ng El Niño Phenomenon. Kaya naman, makikita sa larawan ang ilang paalala mula sa Department of Health (DOH).
Bilang pagtugon din sa inaasahang mga aktibidad at dami ng tao, ang DOH ay nag-anunsyo rin ng Code White Alert, na magtitiyak na naka-standby ang mga medical staff upang tanggapin at gamutin ang mga pasyente na darating sa mga ospital sa buong bansa.
Para sa oras ng pangangailangan, maaring makontak ang DOH HEMB-OpCen sa pamamagitan ng mga sumusunod na mga numero : 0917-8059756 o 0917-8619528, sa numero ng telepono (02) 8651-7800 lokal 2206/2207, o maging sa email na [email protected].

ICYMI: The Bicol South Luzon - Sub National Reference Laboratory (BSL-SNRL) - Blood Center, pursuant to its commitment to ensure safe and adequate blood supply in Bicol, extends its help to other facilities outside the region by giving 480 blood units to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH).
The blood units were transported and endorsed by BSL-SNRL Blood Center staff, Mr. Aldren Cesar Mortega, Senior Health Program Officer, and Mr. Bienvinedo Paitim, Jr., Nurse II to PGH representatives, Dr. Ronell Basa, Resident Pathologist; Dr. Kristine Iraola-Davoco, Resident Pathologist; and Ms. Emma M. Abeleda, Medtech Supervisor of Blood Bank Unit.
With the continuous support of all blood donors and partners in the altruistic cause of voluntary blood donation, we are able to save more lives beyond the Bicol Region!

Alamin at kilalanin ang Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB) ngayong World TB day.
Mariing pinapaalala ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) na mahalaga ang pangangalaga at pagpapalakas ng ating kalusugan bilang depensa laban sa mga sakit.
Mahalaga din ang wasto at responsableng pag-inom ng mga antibiotics upang maiwasan ang drug-resistant na impeksyon katulad ng DR-TB. Alamin ang mga paraan upang maiwasan ang DR-TB at iba pang uri ng drug-resistant infections.

Muling nagpapaalala ang buong Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) para sa isang ligtas at malusog na pagninilay-nilay ngayong Semana Santa 2024.
Bilang pagtugon sa inaasahang mga aktibidad at dami ng tao, ang DOH ay nag-anunsyo rin na itinaas nito ang Code White Alert, na magtitiyak na naka-standby ang mga medical staff upang tanggapin at gamutin ang mga pasyente na darating sa mga ospital sa buong bansa.
Para sa oras ng pangangailangan, maaring makontak ang DOH HEMB-OpCen sa pamamagitan ng mga sumusunod na mga numero : 0917-8059756 o 0917-8619528, sa numero ng telepono (02) 8651-7800 lokal 2206/2207, o maging sa email na [email protected].

Kasama ang Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) ngayong buwan ng mga Kababaihan, patuloy ang kampanya at mga programa na magsisiguro sa kaligtasan, kalusugan, at kahusayan ni Eba, Maria Clara, at Juana.
Kababaihan Kakaiba ka!
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𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐈𝐌𝐂
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa to establish more Specialty Centers in the country, the Department of Health (DOH), represented by Undersecretary Maria Rosario Singh-Vergeire and Cagayan Valley Center for Health Development Regional Director Razel Nikka Hao, today led the inauguration of three (3) Specialty Centers in Southern Isabela Medical Center (SIMC) in Santiago City, Isabela.
The newly opened Specialty Centers in SIMC are Burn, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology Centers. Various medical equipment such as cardiac stress test, 2D echocardiography machine, ultrasound machines, CT scan, dexa bone scan, panoramic X-ray machines, and telemedicine equipment were also blessed during the event. These will help realize Universal Health Care through one of the Department’s 8-Point Action Agenda, “_Ligtas, dekalidad, at mapagkalingang serbisyo_”.
Undersecretary Vergeire also met with the local officials of Southern Isabela to seek support for the establishment of SIMC Cancer Center and BUCAS Centers in Isabela.