Discussion about Last Mile School for the pilot implementation of the Healthy Learning Institutions Program in the province.

Discussion about Last Mile School for the pilot implementation of the Healthy Learning Institutions Program in the province.

Representatives from the DOH Regional Office led by its health education and promotion officer, Ms. Bernadine Hayag, visited the Bohol Provincial Health Office headed by Dr. Cesar Tomas Lopez and discussed about Last Mile School for the pilot implementation of the Healthy Learning Institutions Program in the province.

Last Mile School are schools that have less than four classrooms, usually makeshift and nonstandard, no electricity, no funds for repairs or new construction projects in the past four years, a travel distance of more than one hour away from the center, and with accessibility only through difficult terrain. These are schools with multi-grade classes, have less than five teachers, and a population of fewer than 100 learners, the majority of whom are indigenous peoples.DOH, Bohol PHO and DepEd shall be working together in the identification, monitoring, and evaluation of the schools with disadvantaged students who do not have sufficient access to quality education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Orientation on integration policies related to Universal Health Care to Local Chief Executives and Municipal Health Officers

Orientation on integration policies related to Universal Health Care to Local Chief Executives and Municipal Health Officers

The Department of Health VII Regional Office in partnership with the Bohol Provincial Health Office conducted an orientation on integration policies related to Universal Health Care to local chief executives and municipal health officers at the Ceremonial Hall of the Bohol Provincial Capitol early this week.The event took place on three separate days: March 8 for LGUs and RHUs under the first district of Bohol, March 9 for the second district, and March 10 for municipalities under the 3rd district.Among the topics discussed were the epidemiology and surveillance system, disaster risk reduction management in health system, health promotion programs and campaigns, and procurement and supply chain management.Universal Health Care (UHC), also referred to as Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), is the provision to every Filipino of the highest possible quality of health care that is accessible, efficient, equitably distributed, adequately funded, fairly financed, and appropriately used by an informed and empowered public.”Sa PHO Una Ang Serbisyo”#BuhatAngPasultion

COVID-19 Roll-out Vaccination

COVID-19 Roll-out Vaccination

COVID-19 Roll-out Vaccination across all categories and age groups is still conducted regularly every Wednesdays to Fridays at the Bohol Island State University – Main Campus by PHO’s Vaccination Team. This activity is made possible thru the leadership of Governor Art Yap and Vice Governor Rene Relampagos.A total of 282 children and adults were vaccinated last March 2-4.”Una ang Serbisyo sa PHO”#BuhatAngPasultion#BayanihanBakunahan

Barangay Health Workers Assembly

Barangay Health Workers Assembly

BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS ASSEMBLY. Malipayong gi-abi abi ni Gob. Art Yap ang atong mga BHW sa segundo distrito atol sa ilang asembliya nga gipahigayon karong adlawa. Sa tema nga “Panaghiusa ug Pagtinabangay alang sa himsog Pamilyang Bol-anon”, gipa-ambit ni Gob. Art Yap ang nagkalain-laing programa sa kagamhanang probinsyal. Mapasalamaton ang gobernador sa atong mga BHW diin usa sila sa mga nanguna para malikayan ug mapugngan nato ang pagkuyanap sa Covid-19. Matud pa niya, dako ang ilang parte sa malampuson nga pag-pugong sa maong pandemya. Gawas niini, gitunol usab ngadto sa atong mga BHWs ang mga Covid kits ug honorarium isip pasalamat sa ilang walay puas nga pagserbisyo sa katawhan.

Medical Mission and COVID-19 Vaccination at Duero

Medical Mission and COVID-19 Vaccination at Duero

The Bohol Provincial Health Office led by Dr. Cesar Tomas Lopez, together with Dr. Emerson Mateo, and in partnership with RHU Duero and its Barangay Health Workers, successfully conducted another Medical Mission and COVID-19 Vaccination activity at Barangay Bangwalog in Duero town on February 28.Free medical consultations and medicines were provided to the constituents. Two multi-purpose tents were also donated to Barangay Bangwalog from the Provincial Government of Bohol thru the efforts of Governor Arthur Yap and Vice Governor Rene Relampagos.”Sa PHO Una Ang Serbisyo”#BuhatAngPasultion

Preventing Dengue by implementing the Enhanced 4S Strategy and ABKD in the Community.

Preventing Dengue by implementing the Enhanced 4S Strategy and ABKD in the Community.

The Bohol Provincial Health Office renews its call to the public in preventing dengue by implementing the enhanced 4S strategy and ABKD in the community.Comprehensive information on the preventive strategies of dengue was conveyed by Mr. Leonidas Saniel, PHO’s nurse coordinator for Dengue Prevention and Control Program, to LGU San Isidro on February 16.Separate dialogues were conducted with the assistant MLGOO, Ms. Julie Tinaja; the secretary of the Sangguniang Bayan, Ms. May-an Diacor; and the town’s Barangay Health Workers.”Una Ang Serbisyo sa PHO”#BuhatAngPasultion