DOH-10 urges public to buy generic medicines, same quality but cheaper
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–The generic drugs have the same quality and effectiveness as the branded versions because they go through similar regulatory processes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but they are cheaper, said an official from the Department of Health-Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) In Talakayan sa PIA: Konsultayo Series […]
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 […]
Leptospirosis cases up 40% in Northern Mindanao
The Department of Health-Region 10 urged the public to remain vigilant as the number of leptospirosis cases in the Northern Mindanao region has significantly increased this year According to the DOH-10 Regional Epidemiology Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit, 97 cases have been recorded in the region as of October 7, 40.58 percent higher than last […]
Spike in fever cases in NorMin not linked to Nipah
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Officials of the Department of Health in Northern Mindanao (DOH-10) on September 27 said the spike in fever cases in the region is not linked to the Nipah virus DOH-10 director Dr. Ellenietta Gamolo said from Jan. 1 to Sept. 26 this year, a total of 18,364 cases were reported, […]
PMNP launched in Bukidnon to combat malnutrition in children
MALAYBALAY CITY – The Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), as lead agencies, recently launched the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) in Bukidnon The PMNP brings together various stakeholders and involved government agencies to address critical health issues focusing on maternal and child healthcare that carries the theme “Sa […]
CHO distributes permethrin lotion to scabies patients in Malaybalay
On August 02, 2023, the Malaybalay City Health Office (CHO) distributed Permethrin lotion to patients affected by scabies This initiative took place in New Mexico, Barangay Bangcud. Scabies, a skin infection caused by mites, can lead to discomfort and itching. Permethrin lotion, recognized as the preferred treatment, was distributed to alleviate symptoms and aid in […]
138K ka mga bata sa Bukidnon target mabakunahan
MALAYBALAY CITY – Target sa Department of Health (DOH) nga mabakunahan ang 95% sa kapin 138,000 nga populasyon sa mga kabataan sa Bukidnon Base sa pinakaulahing record sa DOH-Bukidnon, 42% na ang nabakunahan sa Measles ug Rubella, samtang 48% usab ang bakunado sa Polio sukad gilunsad ang “Chikiting Ligtas” niadtong Mayo 2. Nanawagan si DOH-Bukidnon […]
NCDA mihatag og tagsa ka desktop computers sa 22 ka LGUs sa Bukidnon
Nihatag ang National Council of Disability Affairs (NCDA) og tagsa ka desktop computers sa 20 ka lungsod ug duha ka syudad sa Probinsya sa Bukidnon Base sa pahibalo sa DILG Bukidnon, ang mga unit gidawat sa mga City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) ug Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) Persons with Disability […]
CHO celebrates Rabies Awareness Month; Malaybalay records zero case of human rabies in 2022
Rabies is one of the deadly diseases and considered one of the public health concerns As part of the health promotion and advocacy of the Rabies Prevention Control Program of the Center for Health and Development – Northern Mindanao in coordination with Bukidnon Provincial Health Office and Malaybalay City Health Office (CHO), a Rabies Awareness […]
Super Health Center to rise in Pangantucan
PANGANTUCAN, Bukidnon – Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go led the groundbreaking ceremony for the Super Health Center facility in far-off barangay Bacusanon, Pangantucan, Bukidnon, on March 3 Go said the center would provide vital health services with specialized health facilities at the local level, such as an outpatient department, laboratory, X-ray, ultrasound, birthing services, diagnostics, […]