Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE FARMERS CONGRESS cum MEDICAL/DENTAL MISSION Date: April 27, 2017 Venue: Cordon, Isabela The Provincial Government of Isabela under the excellent leadership of Gov. Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III and Vice-Governor Antonio “Tony Pet” T. Albano spearheaded ”FARMERS CONGRESS-RELOADED” cum Medical/Dental Mission intended for the people of Isabela last April 27,2017 at Cordon,Isabela. In keeping with its mission of providing the best quality of life to every Isabeleño thru various programs, projects and innovations addressed specifically to the marginalized citizenry of the province most particularly our farmers. As a proof of its success, the table below reflects the number of recipients from the health services nobly provided: Municipality Health Services Provided Medical Dental BRO-LUSOG Sta. Maria 630 34 250 Benito Soliven 836 121 125 The Provincial Governor Faustino The Provincial Vice Governor G. Dy III, gives a warm message to Antonio “Tony Pet” T. Albano , also people of Cordon. shares a motivating message to everyone IPHO-024-0 The c ommunity of Cordon gather around the town whie waiting for the activity to begin. Outpouring of patients while the health team from IPHO and GFNDY attend to their health concerns The people of Cordon while waiting to avail of the Medical/Dental Services that the province delivered to their place. IPHO-024-0 IPHO Nurses and GFND Nurses with the help of some RHU staff attend to patients for consultation. The Provincial Dentists lead the team in providing Oral Health care The Provincial Nutritionist-Dietician facilitates the distribution of seedlings for identified parents thru the BNS with a help from the Department of Agriculture. IPHO-024-0 Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE GOVERNANCE FOR BETTER HEALTH SERVICE! Date: May 23, 2017 Venue: Mini Conference Hall, Office of the Provincial Governor Governance in the health sector refers to a wide array of steering and rule-making related functions carried out by decisions makers to achieve health policies and objectives that are conducive in attaining better health outcomes. As a testimony of good governance, the Provincial Health Office once again spearheaded a meeting with its members and development partners to discuss relevant issues in preparation for the “OPLAN BALIK ESKWELA 2017” come June 5, 2017. Salient issues were tackled such as the Dengue Fever Situation in the province which is one of the health threats that may pose danger among our young Isabelenos due to the possible upsurge of Dengue Fever cases as the rainy season is approaching. To complement the nation-wide “Brigada Eskwela” initiative of DEPEd, the Provincial Government deemed it highly necessary to re- launch the “Todas Dengue, Todo Na ‘To! Ika-Apat na Kagat” mainly to promote collaborative effort among all agencies for a simultaneous clean up drive for the protection among schoolchildren. Along with this, reproduction of IEC advocacy materials and preparation of logistics for the control and prevention of cases in all municipalities. Atty. Lopez, the Provincial Administrator gives his insights regarding the need to combat Dengue Fever Dr. Manlongat presents the Dengue Fever situationer in the entire province IPHO-024-0 The Provincial Information Officer, Mr. Jessie Geronimo recommends the re-launch of “ Todas Dengue, To’do Nato” as a proactive approach against Dengue Fever prior to the opening of classes The Division Superintendent, Dr. Amin from DepEd pledges his full support and cooperation IPHO-024-0 Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE ISABELA CONTINUES ITS FIGHT AGAINST DENGUE FEVER! Date: May 26, 2017 Venue: Amphitheater, Provincial Capitol, Alibagu, City of Ilagan, Isabela In preparation for the possible rise in Dengue Fever cases , the Provincial Government of Isabela in coordination with the Provincial Health Office, conducted the grand launch of “TODAS DENGUE TODO NA ‘TO!, IKAAPAT NA KAGAT” last Friday, May 26, 2017 held at the Amphitheater, Provincial Capitol, Alibagu, City of Ilagan, Isabela. This is a campaign project that will target school- aged children who are of higher risk contacting Dengue Fever most especially with the opening of classes by June 5, 2017 after it was agreed by the members of the Provincial Local Health Board Meeting conducted last May 23, 2017. It was attended by City and Municipal Health Officers, members of the local committee on health both at the provincial and municipal levels and Liga ng mga Barangay Presidents. Hon. Napoleon M. Hernandez, Jr , Dr. Filemon S. Donato, Provincial Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Health Officer II, presents the Chairman, Committee on Health Dengue Situationer in the Province delivers his opening remarks. of Isabela. IPHO-024-0 Provincial Administrator, Atty. The Dengue Coordinator for Manuel R. Lopez, gives his Isabela demonstrates the proper inspirational message and encourages soaking of curtains with the use of everyone to participate in the Dengue K-O tab. Campaign. Distribution of insecticide-treated nets to the different municipalities. IPHO-024-0 Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE “ATTAINING AND SUSTAINING ZERO UNMET NEED FOR MODERN FAMILY PLANNING” Date: May 2-5, 2017 Venue: Richville Hotel, Mandaluyong City The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (RPRH Law) mandates the universal provision of reproductive health (RH) services including family planning (FP). This is to ensure that unmet need for Modern Family Planning (MFP) are met in order to prevent unplanned and mistimed pregnancies that are associated with higher risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth as well as have long-term socio-economic implications. The Executive Order no. 12 on “Attaining and Sustaining” Zero Unmet Need for Modern Family Planning through the strict implementation of the RPRHJ Act was signed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte last January 9, 2017. The Department of Health as the lead agency in the implementation of the RPRH law, drafted an administrative order to create a significant impact in addressing the unmet need for modern family planning (FP) method. Relative to this, the DOH- Disease Prevention and Control Bureu (DOH- DPCB) conducted a 3-day Orientation Planning with selected DOH and LGU personnel for the implementation of the Administrative Order on achieving the Desired Family Size through the Accelerated and Sustained Reduction in unmet need for Modern Family Planning. The OIC Division Chief of DOH- Day 1: Break-out group of Region Disease Prevention and Control Bureu 2, DOH Reg.2, IPHO, SIGH, welcomes the participants. CVMC, VRH convenes for the workshop. IPHO-024-0 Day 2: Small group discussions on Breakout group of Region 2 the Family Planning draft plan of develops the Family Planning Implementation for Region 2 Program Implementation Plan for 2017-2018 for presentation Day3: Plenary presentations and Asec Myrna Cabotaje gives her development of Family Planning closing remarks urging everyone Plan of Implementation 2017-2018 to “Search those with unmet for the different regions. needs, and that no one gets left behind”. IPHO-024-0 Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE Sustainability of Hospital Directly Observed Treatment Short-course Chemotherapy(DOTS) thru Monitoring April 18-21, 27-28, 2017 The Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT) through the support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) conducted hospital monitoring activities together with DOH RO II and TB coordinators from provincial and city health offices where a total of 10 private DOTS referring facilities in Isabela were scheduled. The activity focuses on the sustainability of Hospital DOTS implementation since this PhilCAT project will end this year and will be then turned over to the Department of Health RO II. The group had a talk with the management along with the hospital TB team and had a discussion with regards on their commitment for the sustainability of DOTS implementation in their respective facilities. In line with this, all hospitals public and private are mandated to implement the Hospital DOTS referring system since it is now part of the requirements in hospital licensing. At Javonillo Hospital (Cordon) with staff & Taken at Cauayan Medical Specialist Hospital with staff & Dr. Corazon Acosta, Dr. Socorro Dela Cruz, Hospital Administrator Medical Director At IUDMC (Cauayan City) with staff & Dr. At God’s Will Medical Hospital (Cauayan Agatha Untalan, Pulmonologist/TB DOTS City) with staff & Dr. Ma. Vida Fuguiao, Physician Hospital Administrator IPHO-024-0 Republic of the Philippines PROVINCE OF ISABELA ILAGAN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE “LGU Partnership for a Healthier Isabela”! Round 2 Date: May 25-26, 2017 Venue: CHO 1&2, Cauayan City, Isabela The LGU Health Scorecard is an annual survey being conducted by the Department of Health in partnership with the province thru the Field Health Services, to monitor the progress of health reform implementation and assess the performance of health systems at the local level. The objectives of this activity include the following : to continually improve the accuracy, reliability and completeness of Heath information system of LGU scorecards reported, to create a learning environment (conducive and friendly environment) between the LGU and us as partners , and lastly to foster closer coordination and cooperation. Mothers beam as the Regional FP The Family Planning health validator enlightens them with service provider/midwife of informed choices on Modern family barangay Nungnungan shares her planning methods experiences on FP services and reports to the validation team. IPHO-024-0 Barangay Health workers of Minante The workforce of barangay listens to the feedbacks from the Minante Health Station in Cauayan PDOHO and IPHO City Isabela hams it up for a souven ir shot after the validation activity. IPHO and PDOH teams up and validate records on TB and EPI programs taking in consideration its accuracy and completeness.