DOH implements ‘Purok Kalusugan,’ opens BUCAS centers in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (January 8, 2025) — ‘Purok Kalusugan’ and ‘Bagong (New) Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services’ (BUCAS) centers are two programs implemented by the Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) under the Universal Health Care Act (UHC) that bring health services closer to the people, especially the farthest and […]
BFAR debunks rumors of HIV-infected fish, seafood being sold in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-10 on Wednesday said there is no truth to rumors being spread online that HIV-infected medical waste that was found dumped in waters in this region has contaminated fish and seafood being sold in markets “We want to emphasize that consuming fishery products is […]
DOH-10 inaugurates Normin regional blood center
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) inaugurates its Northern Mindanao Regional Blood Center (NMRBC) on June 30 The NMRBC is a project under the Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the Department of Health that aims to improve access to quality healthcare facilities and services in […]
Bivalent vaccines launched in Normin
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–To further boost the protection of healthcare workers and senior citizens in Northern Mindanao, the Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) officially launched the COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccination drive for Northern Mindanao, June 29 The bivalent vaccine, produced by Pfizer Pharmaceutical, contains the original strain of COVID-19 with […]