DOH Ilocos Region

Libre ang Telekonsulta sa Hotline Number 1552 (Press 2) ng National National Patient Navigation & Referral Center!

Kung ikaw ay:
• Lumusong sa posibleng kontaminadong tubig, putik, o lupa (baha, taniman, bukid, pugad, kanal, sapa, lawa, ilog)
• Nakakain o inom ng pagkain o tubig na maaaring nakontamina ng hayop na may sakit
• O may iba pang sintomas matapos maulanan o ma-expose sa kontaminadong tubig

Bukas ang Hotline para sa Telekonsulta mula
8 ng umaga hanggang ika-5 ng hapon, araw-araw!

Agad rin na kumonsulta sa pinakamalapit na Health Facility para sa wastong reseta ng gamot.

𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙠𝙩𝙖𝙙𝙤 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨!

Taliwas sa kaalaman ng nakararami, hindi lamang sa ihi ng daga nagmumula ang bakterya na nagdudulot ng Leptospirosis.

Kung kaya’t ang pagpapanatili ng malinis na kapaligiran ay ang pangunahing sandata upang maiwasan ang sakit na dulot ng bakteryang ito.

Narito ang ilan pang impormasyon na dapat nating malaman upang tayo ay makasigurado sa proteksyon ng pamilya laban sa Leptospirosis.

Our warmest congratulations to RD Paula Paz M. Sydiongco for having been conferred with the rank Career Executive Service Officer III effective July 16, 2024.

The Career Executive Service is the ‘third level’ or the managerial class in the group of career positions in the Philippine civil service. The CES was created by Presidential Decree No. 1 to "form a continuing pool of well-selected and development-oriented career administrators who shall provide competent and faithful service."

Well done RD Paula, your Ilocos CHD family is so proud of you.

Maging alerto at magplano para alam ng bawat miyembro ng pamilya ang tamang gagawin in cases of emergency dulot ng mga bagyo tulad ng Typhoon ⛈

Maging handa sa panahon ng sakuna, maghanda ng GO BAG!
Maghanda ng GO BAG para sa bawat miyembro ng pamilya; narito ang mga dapat lamanin ng isang Go bag.

Manatiling alerto, ligtas, at Mag-ulat ng mga kaganapan sa inyong lugar!
Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng impormasyon ng ating mga Centers for Health Development na bukas sa bawat rehiyon.
I-scan ang QR code o magpunta sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DOHCHDDirectory

Manatiling alerto, ligtas, at Mag-ulat ng mga kaganapan sa inyong lugar!

Narito ang kumpletong listahan ng impormasyon ng ating mga Centers for Health Development na bukas sa bawat rehiyon.
I-scan ang QR code o magpunta sa link na ito:
https://bit.ly/DOHCHDDirectory

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

Noong ika-20 ng Hulyo 2024, 1 ang naitalang malubha at kritikal na pasyente na naka-admit sa ating mga ospital dahil sa COVID-19. Sa 160 ICU beds para sa mga pasyenteng may COVID-19, 8 (5%) ang okupado. Samantala, 25 (3%) ng 927 non-ICU COVID-19 beds naman ang kasalukuyan ding ginagamit.

Higit sa 3 milyong indibidwal o 102% ng ating target na populasyon ang bakunado na laban sa COVID-19 habang 1.5 milyong indibidwal naman ang nakatanggap na ng kanilang booster shots. Sa kabilang banda, 450 libong senior citizens o 90% ng ating target A2 population ang nakatanggap na ng kanilang primary series.

Mula Hulyo 14-20, 2024, 21 na bagong kaso ang naitala sa rehiyon. Ang average na bilang ng bagong kaso kada araw ngayong linggo ay nasa 3, mas mababa ng 30% kung ikukumpara sa mga kaso noong Hulyo 07-13, 2024. Sa mga bagong kaso, 2 ang naitalang may malubha at kritikal na karamdaman. Samantala, 9 ang naitalang pumanaw sa datos ng Hulyo 14-20, 2024.

Pinapaalalalahan ang lahat na huwag maging kampante sa banta ng COVID-19. Bagkus, dapat natin ipagpatuloy ang tamang pagsunod sa minimum public health standards. Paalala ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan na laging magsuot ng best-fitted face mask at kung maaari, manatili sa well-ventilated na mga lugar. Sa oras na makaramdam ng sintomas, AGAD NA MAG-ISOLATE. Para sa karagdagang proteksyon laban sa banta ng COVID-19, agad-agaran na tayong magpabakuna at booster.

If you have diabetes, get regular screening for complications.

This includes screening for:
🔎 kidney disease
🔎 regular eye exams
🔎 foot assessment

Early detection is important! But many people with diabetes still do not have access to essential care.

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐖𝐃𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧

Written and Photos by: Lynette Iris Paed (Health Program Officer II, Communications Management Unit)

To celebrate and show its commitment to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) the Department of Health Ilocos Center for Health Development with the aid of the Latter-day Saint Charities distributed twenty (20) hearing aids and 60 wheelchairs respectively during the celebration of the National Disability Rights Week on July 18, 2024 in Bolinao, Pangasinan.

Ilocos CHD Regional Director Paula Paz Sydiongco said that the distribution of hearing aids is a special project of the Ilocos CHD and is part of the agency's support for persons with disabilities.

Beneficiaries of hearing aids worth P799,980 are from Basista, Urbiztondo, Aguilar, Lingayen, Mangatarem, Labrador, Tayug, Binmaley, Urdaneta City, and Alaminos City.

“Yung may mga hearing disabilities ay talagang affected ang communication nila. Kung mas bata ay mas malaki ang impact ng pagkakaroon na ng hearing aid dahil hanggang sa pag-aaral nila ay magiging maayos at makakapamuhay sila nang mas maganda,” RD Sydiongco stated in her inspirational message.

Through this project, the DOH affirms its commitment to making its service universally accessible. RD Sydiongco highlighted the phrase of Sec. Teodoro Herbosa, which is “Gusto namin na ramdam ng mga tao ang serbisyo ng Department of Health at gusto naming maabot ang lahat ng nangangailangan dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga.”

Mr. Fred Bentayo of Perdis Enterprise, the hearing aid supplier, provided an orientation on how to use the hearing aids. Part of the agreement was an annual visit to beneficiaries for a free hearing test and assessment.

“Yung binili ni Department of Health ay napakagandang klase po dahil bluetooth technology na po siya na kapag nakikinig kayo ng music, nanunod ng video o may kausap sa cellphone ay pwede na po ninyo itong direktang ikonek at kung nawala naman po, ito ay makikita ninyo ang location sa inyong device. Lifetime din po ang programming and cleaning nito,” said Bentayo

While Mr. Roy Abellera, the program coordinator from ITRMC, demonstrated how to use the customized wheelchairs that will be given to the recipients from the Municipality of Bolinao.

1st District of Pangasinan Board Member Hon. Apolonia Bacay in her message stressed the need to take care of the devices that were received. Bolinao Mayor Hon. Alfonso Celeste expressed his gratitude to Ilocos CHD and other offices which made the occasion possible.

“Masayang-masaya po ako ngayong araw na ito dahil nabiyayaan na naman po tayo ng grasya na galing sa iba’t-ibang opisina," he said.

In June, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. designated July 17 to 23 every year as the "National Disability Rights Week," strengthening the Philippines' commitment to uphold the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

IN PHOTOS: 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭

Written and Photos by: Mark Auriel Balicoco (Community Engagement Officer II-Health Promotion Unit)

To boost health literacy in its jurisdiction, the local government unit of Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur, and its Municipal Health Office (MHO), with the support of the Provincial Department of Health Office—Ilocos Sur (PDOHO) and with the technical and financial assistance of the DOH Ilocos Center for Health Development, through its Health Promotion Unit successfully conducted the "Workout, cookout" people-centered activity (PCA)in Barangay Labut, one of the six (6) Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA) in the municipality of Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur.

This People-centered Activity is one of the thirthy six (36) activities in the Community Health Promotion Playbook Volume I, the guide of LGUs to achieve health literacy in their own locality. This activity particularly aimed to promote physical exercise and proper nutrition within the context of a community bonding session, where everyone from children to elderly can take part.

All eleven (11) barangays of the municipality, actively participated in the Workout, Cookout. Each barangay secured a spot in the cooking festival and the Zumba dance competition. Prizes amounting to P73,000.00 were given to all the participating teams. Barangay Labut's ginataang manok with gulay earned 1st prize in the cooking festival and received a cash prize of 6,000.00 pesos, followed by Barangay San Vicente, which also received a cash prize of 5,000.00, and Barangay Poblacion Sur for the 3rd prize with a cash prize of P4,000.00. The other participating teams also received a consolation prize of P2,000.00 each. Aside from the cash prizes, all participating teams also received a P1,000.00 budget for their raw ingredients. Meanwhile, in the Zumba dance competition, Barangay Labut again emerged in the competition, garnering a score of 91% and receiving a cash prize of P6,000.00, Barangay Poblacion Norte garnered a 90.3% score and received a cash prize of P5,000.00 pesos, and the third prize was given to Barangay Bequi-Walin with a score of 89%. All other participating Barangays also received a consolation prize of P2,000.00 each.

Present during the people-centered activity and the awarding ceremony were the Municipal officials of the LGU-Lidlidda, headed by Municipal Mayor Hon. Atty. Sherwin Tomas, Vice Mayor Hon. James C. Sacayanan, and all the Sangguniang Bayan Members. Also, the eleven (11) barangay captains were present. The Municipal Health Office, headed by Dr. Haynedina G. Pascua, and other health office personnel joined the activity. Furthermore, representatives from the Provincial Government were also present, with the presence of Dr. Trina Tabogga-Talaga, the Provincial Health Officer II, Mr. Dominik Josef Bello, the Health Education and Promotion Officer II, and Ms. Alma Castillo, District Nutrition Supervisor. Mr. Danny Javier, Development Management Officer IV, also represented the Provincial Department of Health Office.

This PCA is the 14th activity conducted in the region and the 5th PCA in the Province of Ilocos Sur, prioritizing the most vulnerable and disadvantaged sectors.

The Department of Health will hold its 1st DOH Hospital Week Summit 2024 for SAFE Hospital on August 7-8, 2024

Scan the QR Code to register.

Samahan si Nanay Malou, Tatay Sugo, at Paco sa laban kontra-WILD!

Kasangga niyo ang Pamilyang Malusog sa pagbibigay ng tips sa pag-iwas sa WILD Diseases ngayon panahon ng tag-ulan!

Ang WILD ay Waterborne Diseases, Influenza-like Illness, Leptospirosis, at Dengue.

Maglinis, Magmasid, Mag-Ingat • Labanan ang WILD Diseases!

is celebrated every third week of July under the theme: "Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access. ”

This week, we focus on valuing the rights of persons with disabilities just as much as their right to a safe, injury-free, and accessible community!

Let's work together to make sure they are given a PWD-friendly and sustainable future.

Do no Harm and put Safety first, let's unite for a progressive and inclusive society for everyone where no one will be left behind.

Ipinagdiriwang tuwing ikatlong linggo ng Hulyo ang na may temang: "Promoting Inclusion: Celebrating Abilities and Advocating Access.”

Sa linggong ito, ating bigyang-pansin ang pagpapahalaga sa mga karapatan ng mga persons with disability tulad ng karapatan nila sa isang ligtas, injury-free, at accessible na komunidad!

Magtulungan tayo upang masiguro na maibigay sa kanila ang isang PWD-friendly at sustainable na kinabukasan.

Do no Harm and put Safety first, tayo'y magkaisa para sa isang lipunang maunlad at inklusibo para sa lahat na walang maiiwan.

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐏𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘; 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒

Yesterday, the Department of Health (DOH) through its Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) and Communication Office (COM) celebrated the inaugural National Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day. This is in the spirit of Proclamation No. 511, signed by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., which declares July 17 of each year as "National Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Day."

The event aimed to raise awareness about CPR as a critical lifesaving technique in emergencies such as cardiac arrest and near drowning. Participants, including media partners, received hands-on demonstrations of Hands-Only CPR using high-fidelity manikins led by DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Albert Francis E. Domingo. The goal of this event is to educate the public until the capacitation of every household member with the knowledge and skills necessary for this lifesaving technique can be reached.

Key attendees in the event included DOH-HEMB Director Dr. Bernadette Velasco, Department of Education (DepEd) OIC-Director Atty. Suzette T. Ganaban-Medina, Philippine Red Cross Secretary General Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, Philippine Heart Association (PHA) President Dr. Rodney Jimenez, Philippine College of Emergency Medicine (PCEM) President Dr. Jeremy A. Cordero, and American Heart Association (AHA) Southeast Asia Regional Faculty Dr. Vicente De Lima.

This initiative supports the Department's 8-Point Action Agenda – Ligtas, Dekalidad at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo, aiming to ensure the provision of high-quality, safe, and people-centered services, including access to affordable medicines, across all life stages.

"Empowering individuals with CPR skills is a crucial step towards building a resilient and health-conscious community. By equipping every household with this lifesaving knowledge, we can significantly increase the chances of survival in emergency situations, advancing our vision of a Bagong Pilipinas kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga," expressed Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.

Alamin ang 4C's laban sa Cardiac Arrest.

- Check if the victim is responsive.
- Call for help.
- Compress the chest at 100-120 beats per minute (think of popular dance songs) until help arrives.
- Connect an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available.

Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Kaalaman ng Bawat Pilipino sa CPR ay Mahalaga.

The Department of Health (DOH) calls on everyone to be always aware about how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest, as we observe National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or National CPR Day, as mandated by Republic Act No. 10871.
Save lives by learning the 4 C’s of hands-only CPR:
- Check if the victim is responsive.
- Call for help.
- Compress the chest at 100-120 beats per minute (think of popular dance songs) until help arrives.
- Connect an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available.

The Department of Health (DOH) calls on everyone to be always aware about how to respond to sudden cardiac arrest, as we observe National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or National CPR Day, as mandated by Republic Act No. 10871.

Save lives by learning the 4 C’s of hands-only CPR:

- Check if the victim is responsive.
- Call for help.
- Compress the chest at 100-120 beats per minute (think of popular dance songs) until help arrives.
- Connect an automated external defibrillator (AED) if available.

Sama-sama nating pangalagaan ang kalusugan ng mga batang Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng pagsulong ng ligtas na kapaligiran para sa mga nagpapasusong ina!

Alam niyo ba na kasama sa mga probisyon ng RA 10028 o Expanded Breastfeeding Act of 2009 ang mga sumusunod?
✅ Ligtas na lugar para makapagpasuso ang mga kababaihan sa mga opisina
✅ Human milk banks sa mga LGU at ospital

Itaguyod natin ang ligtas at tuluy-tuloy na pagpapasuso para sa mga bata para masiguradong malusog ang kanilang kinabukasan!

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𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐨 𝐓𝐨 𝐀 𝐆𝐈𝐃𝐀 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲

Written and Photos by: Romelle Nacionales (Health Program Officer II, Communications Management Unit)

As part of the National Nutrition Month Celebration and adopting the theme of the new Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition: “Sama Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” the Department of Health-Ilocos Center for Health Development and Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMH & MC) in partnership with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Solsona successfully conducted the culminating activity of the Community Health Promotion Playbook: Pinggang Pinoy Panalo Cooking Contest in Barangay Manalpac, Solsona, one (1) of the nine (9) Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDAs) in Ilocos Norte on July 11, 2024.

All ten (10) participating groups were required to attend a seminar on Pinggang Pinoy to be eligible to join the cooking contest. The seminar was conducted by Ms. Hershey Angeles and Ms. Christy Amor Viloria of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of MMMH & MC last June 21, 2024, at Solsona Municipal Health Office Conference Hall.

During the awarding ceremony, Sitio Serrek claimed the first place, followed by Sitio Lomboy in second place, and Sitio Abadilla as third place. Sitios Bliss, Riverside, Nemang, Matayag, Lubnac, East Laureta and West Laureta got consolation prizes. A total of Php50,500 cash prizes were awarded to all participating groups.

Present during the activity were the whole team of MMMH & MC headed by the Medical Center Chief Dr. Maria Lourdes K. Otayza, Dr. Gretchen V. Ranada, Head, Public Health Unit, Dr. Maria Blanca Otazya-Kua, of Mariano, Officer-in-Charge of Allied Health Professional Service.

Also present were Dr. Rickson R. Balalio, Provincial Health Officer II, Dr. Ruth B. De Lara, Municipal Health Officer of Solsona, Sanguniang Bayan Member Butch De Lara, Mrs. Rosalyn Ragadi, Chief Dietician of Gov. Roque B. Ablan Sr. Hospital and Mr. Cyrus Jed Ramos, Development Management Officer of DOH, and and other officials of the barangay.

This Pinggang Pinoy Panalo is conducted to facilitate light competition in the community to prepare healthy meals; to encourage the participants to learn about the Pinaggang Pinoy, and to introduce the use of the nutrition tool in daily meal planning.

It is a program initiated by Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) in collaboration with Department of Health (DOH) to promote healthier lifestyle by having balanced and varied diet by showing the recommended proportions of rice, vegetables and protein source on a per meal basis.

Iwasan ang Impeksyon, sugpuin ang Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 🔬🌟
Ngayong National Infection Prevention and Control Week, alamin ang mga paraan para maiwasan ang AMR.
• Panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran at sarili.
• Ugaliing maghugas ng kamay .
• Palakasin ang katawan sa wastong pagkain at iba pang tamang kaugalian
• Magpa-Bakuna
Mas madaling umiwas sa halip maghanap ng Lunas.
Sa ating pagtutulungan, kaya nating maiwasan ang AMR Dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay ay Malayo sa Impeksyon.

Iwasan ang Impeksyon, sugpuin ang Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 🔬🌟

Ngayong National Infection Prevention and Control Week, alamin ang mga paraan para maiwasan ang AMR.
• Panatilihing malinis ang kapaligiran at sarili.
• Ugaliing maghugas ng kamay .
• Palakasin ang katawan sa wastong pagkain at iba pang tamang kaugalian
• Magpa-Bakuna
Mas madaling umiwas sa halip maghanap ng Lunas.

Sa ating pagtutulungan, kaya nating maiwasan ang AMR Dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay ay Malayo sa Impeksyon.

Sa pangunguna ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) at sa ating pagtutulungan, kayang-kaya nating labanan ang Antimicrobial Restistance o AMR.
Sa WHO AWaRe Classification, ang mga antibiotics ay inuri sa tatlong grupo na isinasaalang-alang ang epekto ng iba't ibang antibiotics sa antimicrobial resistance upang bigyang-din ang kahalagahan ng angkop na paggamit sa mga ito.
Maging AWaRe sa inyong Antibiotics!
Para sa karagdagang kaalaman tungkol sa WHO AWaRe Classification, bisitahin: https://www.who.int/publ.../i/item/2021-aware-classification

Sa pangunguna ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan (DOH) at sa ating pagtutulungan, kayang-kaya nating labanan ang Antimicrobial Restistance o AMR.

Sa WHO AWaRe Classification, ang mga antibiotics ay inuri sa tatlong grupo na isinasaalang-alang ang epekto ng iba't ibang antibiotics sa antimicrobial resistance upang bigyang-din ang kahalagahan ng angkop na paggamit sa mga ito.

Maging AWaRe sa inyong Antibiotics!

Para sa karagdagang kaalaman tungkol sa WHO AWaRe Classification, bisitahin: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/2021-aware-classification

𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄

Noong ika-13 ng Hulyo 2024, 2 ang naitalang malubha at kritikal na pasyente na naka-admit sa ating mga ospital dahil sa COVID-19. Sa 178 ICU beds para sa mga pasyenteng may COVID-19, 6 (3%) ang okupado. Samantala, 29 (3%) ng 1100 non-ICU COVID-19 beds naman ang kasalukuyan ding ginagamit.

Higit sa 3 milyong indibidwal o 102% ng ating target na populasyon ang bakunado na laban sa COVID-19 habang 1.5 milyong indibidwal naman ang nakatanggap na ng kanilang booster shots. Sa kabilang banda, 450 libong senior citizens o 90% ng ating target A2 population ang nakatanggap na ng kanilang primary series.

Mula Hulyo 07-13, 2024, 30 na bagong kaso ang naitala sa rehiyon. Ang average na bilang ng bagong kaso kada araw ngayong linggo ay nasa 4, mas mababa ng 28.6% kung ikukumpara sa mga kaso noong Hunyo 30 hanggang Hulyo 06, 2024. Sa mga bagong kaso, 0 ang naitalang may malubha at kritikal na karamdaman. Samantala, 0 rin ang naitalang pumanaw sa datos ng Hulyo 07-13, 2024.

Pinapaalalalahan ang lahat na huwag maging kampante sa banta ng COVID-19. Bagkus, dapat natin ipagpatuloy ang tamang pagsunod sa minimum public health standards. Paalala ng Kagawaran ng Kalusugan na laging magsuot ng best-fitted face mask at kung maaari, manatili sa well-ventilated na mga lugar. Sa oras na makaramdam ng sintomas, AGAD NA MAG-ISOLATE. Para sa karagdagang proteksyon laban sa banta ng COVID-19, agad-agaran na tayong magpabakuna at booster.

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐑𝐂𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
Press Release #047/12 July 2024

Written by: Glen Ramos
Photos by: Communications Management Unit of Ilocos CHD

Hospitals and treatment and rehabilitation centers of the Department of Health (DOH) in Ilocos region conducted a week-long infection prevention and control (IPC) activities from July 8-12, 2024 in selected areas as part of the celebration of the Infection Prevention Control Week with the theme: “Together, WE stand against HAI: Protecting Everyone!” highlighting the concerted efforts of the health sector and the community to prevent infection.

All DOH hospitals and TRCs joined the IPC week celebration including the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – Dagupan (TRC-Dagupan), Treatment and Rehabilitation Center – La Union (TRC-La Union), Ilocos Treatment and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC), Region 1 Medical Center (R1MC), Ilocos Sur Medical Center (ISMC), Conrado F. Estrella Regional Medical and Trauma Center (CFERMTC) and the Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center (MMMHMC).

The activity targeted schools, communities including drug treatment and rehabilitation facilities and jails to accommodate the needs of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).
This community engagement approach aimed to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of proper hand washing which is the most effective and affordable way to prevent diseases

A team of health professionals discussed the proper hand washing technique and provided essential information on when and how to wash hands.

A Kapihan sa DOH with the media, broadcasted live via Facebook,
was also conducted with the IPC core team of ITRMC to raise awareness about healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and promote effective prevention strategies.

“The DOH including its hospitals and treatment centers are committed to promoting good hand hygiene practices among its personnel and sharing these good practices to the community,” Regional Director Paula Paz M. Sydiongco stated.

“Mahalaga na ang bawat isa sa atin ay malaman ang tamang pamamaraan ng paghuhugas ng kamay upang ito ay makasanayan upang makaiwas sa mga mikrobyng nagdadala ng sakit,” she added.

“Raising awareness and educating people on the importance of IPC prevents the spread of infectious diseases and achieves quality health care delivery.”

“It also promotes the development of appropriate behaviors toward infectious disease prevention and control such as regular hand washing, appropriate use of face-masks and social distancing,” Sydiongco emphasized.

This year’s IPC Week event highlights the critical role of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) as the health department moves beyond the pandemic.

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧
Press Release #046/11 July 2024

Written and Photos by: Glen Ramos

The Department of Health (DOH) distributed four (4) “Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics” to the provincial governments of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan and La Union during a turn-over ceremony held at the Clark Freeport Zone on July 10, 2024.

The mobile clinics, equipped with X-ray, ultrasound, hematology and chemistry analyzer, will be used to visit various barangays and also in the Purok Kalusugan Program of the DOH.

Regional Director Paula Paz M. Sydiongco said that these mobile clinics will provide healthcare services in the communities, especially in GIDAs (geographically isolated and disadvantage areas). “Delivery of healthcare services will be faster, easier, considering that not all rural health units (RHUs) are able to provide diagnostic procedures needed by the patients.” she stated.

“Mas mabilis at mas madali ang pagbibigay ng serbisyo sa mga residente dahil ang mga serbisyong kanilang kailangan ay dadalhin na mismo sa kanilang mga lugar upang sila ay mapagsilbihan.”

The mobile clinics will also be used during medical missions, disasters and calamities. They will be managed health personnel from the provincial health office of the recipient local government units.

The provincial government, on the other hand, will be incharge of the vehicle and will manage maintenance and repairs and ensure that the vehicle is always in good running condition.

The distribution of the Bagong Pilipinas Mobile Clinics was led by First lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.

Among the governors present who received their mobile clinic, a Toyota Van 2024 model, were Ramon V. Guico III of Pangasinan and Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David of La Union while the vans for Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur were received by their respective Provincial Health Officers in behalf of their governors.

The Bagong Pilipinas mobile clinics are part of the “Lab for All” project of the First Lady which ensures that basic healthcare services are delivered to the people.