Latest figures show that the obese population in Catanduanes is now almost 50,000, with the Department of Health (DOH) urging the public to observe a healthy lifestyle to prevent serious…
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SP to verify implementation of charity bed allocation in two private hospitals
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan will invite the heads of two private hospitals in Catanduanes to provide information on the implementation of the charity bed allocation in such hospitals. In a privilege…
Abalos: Study regularization of at least one (1) barangay health worker, nutrition scholar in every barangay
Barangay health workers and nutrition scholars must be given permanent positions to ensure the continuity of the crucial services they render in their communities. This, as Interior and Local Government…
Part of P276-M allocation this year:
DOH earmarks P110-M in health infra, medical equipment for Catanduanes
Sixteen (16) new barangay health stations will be constructed by the Department of Health (DOH) in three towns of Catanduanes this year, with the Eastern Bicol Medical Center (EBMC) and…
The Senate’s slow action on the Magna Carta for BHWs
The removal of some barangay health workers by reelected or new barangay captains in some towns soon after the Oct. 30, 2023 BSKE, which merited a headline story in the…
Provincial government, Virac are Green Achievers in 12th Salud Bicolnon Awards
Both the provincial government of Catanduanes and the Virac local government unit have received recognition as Green Achievers from the the Department of Health Bicol Center for Health Development (DOH…
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Nadismis na an mga kaso ni dating alcalde Flerida Alberto sa Sandiganbayan manongod sa soboot anomaliya sa paggamit nin PDAF ni La Union Cong. Thomas Dumpit Jr. na pinaagui sa…
DOH-DILG circular ensures tenure of BHWs:
Health board warns new village chiefs against replacing BHWs
The Provincial Health Board is reportedly considering a resolution calling for the retention and continued service of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) following reports that newly assumed barangay captains in at…
Spike in dengue cases noted in Virac barangay
Fogging operations began last Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in barangay Gogon Centro in Virac after health officials recorded an abrupt increase in mosquito-borne dengue cases in the area. A reliable…
Island surpasses targets in Chikiting Ligtas vax drive
More than 100 percent of children targeted in Catanduanes under the Department of Health’s Chikiting Ligtas project has been vaccinated against measles, rubella, and polio. Last May, teams from the…