Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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NAHIMONG sentro sa kasaulogan sa Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week ug National Children’s Month (NCM) ang pagtinabangay sa mga hingtungdang ahensya sa gobyerno alang sa pagprotekta sa mga kabataan batok sa paggamit sa ilegal nga drogra o substance use, pinaagi sa gipahigayon nga Preventive Drug Education Symposium, Nobyembre 13, 2023 sa Loiza’s Pavilion, Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

Gipadangat ni Board Member Minerva C. Casinabe sa 3rd District ug Vice Chairman sa Provincial Child Protection Council (PCPC) ang iyang mensahe sa maong okasyon, β€œπΆπ‘œπ‘™π‘™π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘› 𝑖𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘˜π‘’π‘¦, 𝑀𝑒 π‘šπ‘’π‘ π‘‘ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑖𝑛 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘™π‘ , π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ , π‘™π‘Žπ‘€ π‘’π‘›π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘™π‘‘β„Žπ‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘“π‘’π‘ π‘ π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘Žπ‘™π‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘–π‘šπ‘π‘™π‘’π‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘šπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘’β„Žπ‘’π‘›π‘ π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘”π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘šπ‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘Žπ‘‘π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘œπ‘‘ π‘π‘Žπ‘’π‘ π‘’π‘  π‘œπ‘“ π‘ π‘’π‘π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘π‘’ 𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑦 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘Ž 𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑑 π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘›π‘‘. π‘Šπ‘’ π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘›π‘”π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘› π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘Žπ‘π‘–π‘™π‘–π‘‘π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘Ž π‘™π‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘›π‘”π‘’ π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘£π‘–π‘‘π‘’ π‘Ž π‘ π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘£π‘’ π‘›π‘’π‘‘π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘˜ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘β„Žπ‘–π‘™π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘›.”
Basi sa statistics sa Dangerous Drugs Board 2022 nga gi-presenta sa Department of Health (DOH)-Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC- Bukidnon), nasayran nga sa mga rehabilitation facilities nga gidumala sa DOH sa tibuok nasud, 3.49% sa mga admitted patient niini mga estudyante, kinsa nalambigit sa ilegal nga droga ug .88% niini ang out-of-school-youth.
Sa maong kalihukan, gipalawom ang pagpasabot sa mga ginadiling druga ug mga epekto niini, ingon man ang epekto niini ngadto sa kabataan, ug ang proseso sa SBIRT nga mao ang screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment, lakip ang child protection and support. Mitambong sa maong tigum ang PCPC members, City/Municipal Health Officers, City/Municipal Social Welfare & Development Officers, Local Youth Development Officers, City/Municipal Population Officers ug mga kapulisan nga anaa sa Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD).
Ang kasaulogan sa DAPC week nahisubay ubos sa mando sa Presidential Proclamation No. 124 ug ang NCM ubos sa Republic Act 10661, nga gipasiugdahan sa Pangagamhanang Probinsyal sa Bukidnon, pinaagi sa Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO) sa pakigtimbayayong sa DOH DATRC- Bukidnon

DOH-10 urges public to buy generic medicines, same quality but cheaper

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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 at SM CDO City Uptown, Dr. Steffi Grace Enon, medical officer of DOH-CHDNM, said generic medicine has the same active ingredient as the branded version, so it has the same effect.

Why is there generic medicine?

The Generics Act of 1988 ensures that all Filipinos have access to affordable and effective medicines.

Enon shared that there are two main types of medicines. The first is innovator medicine, which is made by pharmaceutical companies that are the ones to create the medicine first for a specific disease. They also apply for patents for the drug, which means they have the sole right to make and sell the drug. But after a few years, with the patent expired, other manufacturers can then create the same drug.

According to Enon, all generic medications on the market underwent and passed the FDA process, while our generic medications met the same standards of quality as branded medications.

DOH-CHDNM is requiring pharmaceutical companies to do mandatory generic labeling. β€œTanan tambal dapat nakasulat didto ang generic nga ngalan [All medicine should have a generic name],” said Enon.

They are also reminding physicians and doctors to include in their prescriptions the generic name of the drug.

Lastly, DOH-CHDNM also reminds pharmacies to do generic dispensing or substitution. This means that when a patient goes to the pharmacy and asks for a generic prescription, he or she should be given the generic version of the drug.

There is also the Cheaper Medicines Act, which was issued in 2008 and is an amendment to the Generics Medicine Act.

The goal is to ensure there are generic versions available on the market. The Cheaper Medicines Act intends to lower the prices of medicine even more.

There are various ways to implement the law, Enon said. There is a maximum retail price, and there is a price cap for medicines that belong to the top-burden diseases in the Philippines, like high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer, among others.

Second, there is a suggested retail price (SRP) for essential and emergency medicine.

β€œMandated tanan nato drugstores and pharmacies, mag-submit sa Department of Health sa ilang presyo sa mga tambal [We have mandated drugstores and pharmacies to submit to the Department of Health the prices of their medicines],” said Enon.

Third is the drug price reference index. Basically, this is a list of the prices of medicines for bidding from the government.

β€œKung mupalit ang isa ka government facility or agency, mu-abide gyud sila ani nga presyo [If a government facility or agency will buy, they need to abide by the set price],” added Enon. (JMOR/PIA-10)

Leptospirosis cases up 40% in Northern Mindanao

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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 year.

Misamis Occidental has the highest number of cases, with 41, followed by Cagayan de Oro City (27), Bukidnon (14), Misamis Oriental (13), and Iligan City and Camiguin with one case each. Lanao del Norte has no reported so far.

Emman Valentin, health program officer of the DOH-10 Regional Epidemiology Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit, said one of the factors in the rise of cases was the series of flooding, such as in Misamis Occidental, where a huge increase from only three cases in the same period last year was recorded.

The much-relaxed Covid-19 restrictions this year, Valentin said, may also have contributed to the increase in cases compared to last year when people stayed in their homes.

“So now, in 2023, although the Covid has not been lifted, we are more relaxed. So, the movement of the people has now been going out,” Valentin said on Friday, October 13.

Leptospirosis is an infection caused by the Leptospira genus of bacteria and can be transmitted through the urine of infected animals, such as mice, rats, pigs, dogs, horses, and cattle.

It can also be contracted by humans wading in floodwater tainted with animal urine. If there are cuts or abrasions, this disease may enter the body through damaged skin, as well as through the eyes, nose, or mouth.

An infected person may experience fever, chills, headache, muscle pain (myalgia), skin rashes, diarrhea, redness of the eyes (conjunctival suffusion), and jaundice or yellowish discoloration of the skin.

Valentin said every province, city, and municipality has a surveillance officer who has been conducting information, education, and communication (IEC) campaigns against leptospirosis. They were instructed to advise people who have been exposed to floodwater to take prophylaxis, which can be had for free from the local government units.

The public has been reminded to maintain the cleanliness of their surroundings and avoid wading and swimming in floodwater to keep away from the disease. Going to the nearest health center or consulting a physician has been advised, especially for individuals with suspected leptospirosis.

“Untreated leptospirosis may lead to severe complications that can cause liver or kidney failure, jaundice, damage to other major organs, or even death,” DOH-10 OIC Director Dr. Ellenietta Gamolo said.

According to the DOH, keeping the environment clean, disposing of garbage properly to avoid rat infestations, and using pest control measures are some of the best practices to prevent leptospirosis.

Health authorities advised the public always to wear boots when crossing floodwaters and wash their feet after wading in the flood. Open wounds also need to be covered by plasters and keep their eyes, ears, and mouth from floodwater to avoid bacterial infection. (Manila Bulletin)

Spike in fever cases in NorMin not linked to Nipah

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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, as compared to 12,996 cases in the same period in 2022.

Gamolo, however, maintained that these cases of fever are not in any way linked to the Nipah virus.

“There are no laboratory results confirming cases of Nipah in the country and here in the region,” she said in a press briefing here.

Gamolo said the fever cases, considered as influenza-like illnesses (ILI), share similar signs and symptoms with other viral infections.

She also said such cases of ILI may be attributed to ordinary flu or coronavirus disease 2019.

Meanwhile, Dr. Stephanie Grace Zamora, DOH-10 senior medical officer, said they would recommend schools in this city to have their students experiencing ILI be tested.

“The easiest would be testing through antigen tests,” she said.

Earlier this week, several schools in the city announced that they would be reverting to online classes due to a spike in fever cases among their students.

In another development, Mayor Rolando Uy on Wednesday issued a new order reimposing the observance of the minimum health protocols in public places and transportation. (Nef Luczon/PNA)

PMNP launched in Bukidnon to combat malnutrition in children

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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 Healthy Pilipinas, Lahat Malakas! Converging Governance and Empowering Communities Against Maternal and Child Malnutrition.”

β€œHindi pwede sila, hindi pwedeng tayo, kundi tayong lahat. Kaya sama-sama nating i-angat ang nutrisyon ng mga kabataan dahil we are chosen, because we can! Kayo ay napili para maging piloto sa ibang lokal na pamahalaan sa Region 10. (None of them can do it, and neither can we alone. If we all come together, we can totally make it happen! Let’s team up and boost the nutrition of the youth because we’ve been chosen for this mission. Let’s make a positive impact together),” Abdullah B. Dumana Jr. Undersecretary for Field Implementation and Coordination Team-Mindanao said.

Among 17 target regions, Northern Mindanao is one of the PMNP recipients.

Lanao del Norte and Bukidnon provinces were identified as implementing sites. Four Bukidnon towns: Talakag, Cabanglasan, Kalilangan, and San Fernando, were identified as pilot areas.

The four-year PMNP seeks to enhance the nutritional status of children aged five and below, including pregnant and lactating women, through a comprehensive approach covering health and nutrition services, food security, livelihood, water, sanitation, hygiene, and behavior change communication.

Bukidnon is one of the recipients of this project geared towards adopting a bold and multisectoral approach to achieve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions across various barangays in identified areas of the province.

DOH and DSWD, along with NNC, DA, DILG, NEDA, DBM, DOST, NCIP, and National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, jointly urged the LGUs, private sector, and communities to actively participate in addressing the prevalence of childhood stunting and nutritional deficiencies.

DOH Undersecretary Dumama Jr. led the Pledge of Commitment signing that conveyed the active participation of Gov. Rogelio Neil Roque, DILG Regional Director Wilhelm Suyko, and representatives from various partner agencies, all coming together to demonstrate their dedication to the cause. (BGE/PIA-Bukidnon)

CHO distributes permethrin lotion to scabies patients in Malaybalay

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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 the healing process.

Among the key figures present during the distribution were Dr. Jude Rey Pagaling, and Leonamie Melliston, RN, Assistant Coordinator for CESU. Also in attendance were April Nicole U. Aurita, RN, representing the Department of Health (DOH-DSO), and Elizabeth Salvanera, RM, DOH Midwife for Barangay Bangcud.

This concerted effort demonstrates healthcare professionals’ dedication to improving the community’s well-being by providing essential treatments and care. (LGU Malaybalay)

4 ka LGU sa Bukidnon, gibansay sa PMNP

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Gibansay sa Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) ang upat ka local government units (LGUs) sa Probinsya sa Bukidnon isip mga development sites sa upat ka gabayan sa pagpalambo sa maayong panglawas sa katawhan

Ang PGB mipahibalo nga ang training nahigayon niadtong Hulyo 18-19, 2023, sa Loizas Pavillion, syudad sa Malaybalay, Bukidnon.

Tumong sa maong kalihukan nga mahatagan sa proyekto ubos sa PMNP ang lungsod sa Cabanglasan, Talakag, San Fernando, ug Kalilangan.

Nanguna sa pagbansay sa maong kalihukan ang DOH, DSWD, National Nutrition Council, uban pang ahensya sa gobyerno, ingon man sa pribadong sector nga naglantaw nga madugangan ang paghatag sa package alang sa nutrition-specific ug nutrition-sensitive interventions aron mapalambo ang key health behaviors. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

Bivalent vaccines launched in Normin

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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 an added strain of the omicron component BA.4-5 for better prevention of COVID-19 caused by the omicron variant of SARS-COV-2.

“As a matter of principle, since there is a limitation on supply, we prioritize the health workers (A1) and senior citizens (A2). We have an initial allocation of about 16,440 doses for Northern Mindanao for its initial

implementation,” DOH-10 Regional Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr. said.

With the arrival of the vaccines, two launch sites were established by the health department to officially kick off the bivalent vaccination implementation, namely, the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC) and Sitio Macanhan, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

Despite the limited number of vaccines, Llacuna has assured the healthcare workers in NMMC that additional supplies are expected to arrive in the coming weeks and that bivalent immunization will commence in the different areas of the region.

“We will wait for about four to six months after the second [booster] dose before those will qualify for the bivalent dose,” Llacuna added.

Meanwhile, with the launch of bivalent vaccination in Cagayan de Oro City, the city government has fully supported the program. Hundreds of senior citizens have lined up for the third booster dose at the vaccination site.

As the campaign for the third booster dose commences, both DOH-10 and the City Government of Cagayan de Oro City urge all senior citizens to avail themselves of the program to protect them against COVID-19 further. (JAKA/PIA-10)

138K ka mga bata sa Bukidnon target mabakunahan

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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 Chief Dr. Vincent Raguro nga pahimuslan kini nga higayon tungod kay kada tulo ka tuig lang ginapahigayon kini nga immunization program.

Sumala ni Raguro, niadtong tuig 2020 pa ulahing nagpahigayon og “Chikiting Ligtas” program. Ninety-seven percent (97%) sa populasyon ang ilang nabakunahan sa tuig 2020, diin nilapas sila sa 95% nga target.

Busa padayon ang panawagan sa DOH, sa tanang mga ginikanan nga dunay mga anak nga nag-edad zero hangtud 59 ka bulan nga magpabakuna aron dili sila dali madutlan sa mga sakit sama sa Tipdas, Rubella ug Polio. (BGE/PIA Bukidnon)

DOH-10 intensifies immunization vs measles, rubella, polio

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MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH)-10 aims to further increase the immunization status of children in Northern Mindanao with the conduct of a month-long immunization campaign against measles, rubella, and polio this May

According to the health department, immunization coverage for children aged 0–59 months had lowered during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a pool of populations that are susceptible to measles infection. It was also noted that this year, an increase in suspected cases of measles was recorded.

“Nakita namo nga adunay 18% increase sa suspected cases of measles sa rehiyon karon (We have seen that there is an 18% increase in suspected cases of measles in the region today),” DOH-10 Local Health Support Division Chief David Mendoza said.

Mendoza explained that in the same period last year, they only recorded 69 suspected measles cases compared to this year’s 82. There were also no laboratory-confirmed cases last year compared to this year’s three laboratory-confirmed cases: one for measles and two for rubella.

The DOH-10 hopes that the supplemental immunization activity they are conducting against measles, rubella, and polio can help beef up the immunization coverage of the region and prevent a possible outbreak of such vaccine-preventable diseases.

Mendoza added that to strengthen the immunization campaign, fixed sites, and house-to-house initiatives are done throughout the region to make sure that all eligible individuals will be vaccinated and no children will be left behind.

In the vaccination sites, regardless of the vaccination status, oral polio immunization is available for children aged 0–59 months, while measles-rubella immunization can be availed of by children aged 9–59 months.

As the government extends its efforts to protect the children, the health department admits that their efforts together with the various agencies and local government units are futile without the support and participation of the public, especially the parents and guardians and that to combat the possible spread or outbreak of measles, rubella, and polio, it will take a whole-of-society approach.

DOH-10 urges parents and guardians to allow their children to get immunizations for added protection. Protecting children against any vaccine-preventable disease should be a priority for each parent and guardian. (JAKA/PIA-10)