Tag: health services
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DOH Enhances Health Services in Ilocos with Newborn Screening and BHS Packages
The Department of Health in the Ilocos Region (DOH-1) has significantly upgraded its health services by distributing 10 newborn hearing screening units across various health facilities, including DOH hospitals, provincial and district health facilities, and rural health units (RHUs). These units, valued at over PHP1 million, aim to facilitate early detection and intervention for hearing…
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Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Serves Over 1,000 in La Trinidad
In a significant outreach effort, over 1,000 residents of La Trinidad, Benguet, benefited from a wide array of government services during the 13th installment of the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan held at the Wangal Sports Complex. Governor Melchor Diclas, who is also a medical surgeon, emphasized the initiative’s goal to decentralize government services, making them more…
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Benguet’s Mobile Caravan Brings Essential Services to Over 1,000 La Trinidad Residents
In a significant outreach effort, the HEALTHIER Benguet caravan, held at the Wangal Sports Complex in La Trinidad, Benguet, served over a thousand local residents on January 17, 2025. This initiative, marking the 13th leg of the series, aimed to deliver a range of government services directly to the community, showcasing a commitment to accessible…
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DOH Outlines Health Priorities for Newly Formed Negros Island Region
In a significant move to bolster healthcare in the newly established Negros Island Region, the Department of Health (DOH-NIR) has set forth its key objectives during a press conference held in Dumaguete City. Regional Director Razel Nikka Hao highlighted the urgent need to improve healthcare accessibility throughout the region, encompassing Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and…
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Surigao City’s People’s Day Initiative Serves Over 2,000 Residents
Surigao City kicked off the third year of its People’s Day initiative on January 7, 2025, in Barangay Washington, providing essential services to more than 2,000 residents. The event, which took place on a Tuesday, offered a range of free services including health, dental, legal, agricultural, veterinary, and social support. The agricultural component of the…
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Baguio City Plans to Enhance Reproductive Health Services Availability
Baguio City’s Health Services Office (HSO) is set to broaden its reproductive health offerings by extending service hours and introducing a drive-through facility at the former Covid-19 triage site at the Baguio Convention Center. This initiative aims to make services more accessible to those unable to visit during regular hours. Aileen Refuerzo, the city government’s…
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Senator Ejercito Urges Formation of Joint Oversight Committee for Universal Health Care
Senator Joseph Victor ‘JV’ Ejercito has once again pushed for the creation of a Joint Congressional Oversight Committee to monitor the Universal Health Care (UHC) Act, as outlined in Section 39 of the legislation. Speaking at a Senate Committee on Health and Demography public hearing, Ejercito emphasized the importance of assessing the UHC Act’s implementation…
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Bicol Police Offer Free Health Services to 120 Students During National Children’s Month
In a heartwarming initiative, the Police Regional Office-Bicol (PRO-5) provided free medical, dental, and optical services to 120 students at the PRO-5 Children Learning Center in Legazpi City, Albay. The event, held on November 22, 2024, was part of the celebrations for National Children’s Month. Brig. Gen. Andre Dizon, the PRO-5 Regional Director, emphasized the…
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