Iloilo Provincial Health Office

𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐁𝐓𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬

The Iloilo Provincial Health Office successfully conducted the Updates on the National Prevention and Control Program for ABTC Managers on May 28, 2026, at Days Hotel by Wyndham Iloilo City. The activity gathered ABTC Coordinators from various LGUs and district hospitals to discuss program updates, strengthen collaboration, and enhance rabies prevention and control efforts in the province.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Ms. Ameliz G. Mardoquio of the DOH Western Visayas Center for Health Development for the updates on the National and Regional Rabies Prevention and Control Program, and to Dr. Amalia J. Fernandez, Medical Specialist III of PhilHealth, for sharing the latest updates on the PhilHealth Animal Bite Package.

Special thanks also to Dr. Regine Maderico of San Dionisio RHU, DRYLMDH, and DVPSMDH for sharing their best practices in the implementation of the PhilHealth Animal Bite Package, providing valuable insights that can help improve service delivery across ABTCs in the province.

Thank you to all participants for your continued commitment toward a Rabies-Free Iloilo by 2028.

𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗞𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻: 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿

The Di**le Primary Care Facility, in collaboration with the Iloilo Provincial Health Office, Tib-ong Kabataan, and MindShift Initiative, conducted a Mental Health Symposium for the Sangguniang Kabataan leaders of the Municipality of Di**le.

The activity focused on raising awareness about mental health, self-care, and PRIME programs of the Iloilo Provincial Government. Through open discussions and learning sessions, participating youth leaders were equipped with basic knowledge on mental health, ways to practice self-care, and proper referral pathways for mental health concerns.

This initiative aims to strengthen support systems for the youth and improve service delivery by ensuring that accessible and available mental health services reach every young Ilonggo in the province.

𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐝𝐮𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐮 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐏𝐇𝐎:

Ang Ebola Virus Disease may mga kaso nga ongoing sa Congo kag sa iban nga bahin sang Africa, kag wala pa sang local outbreak sa Pilipinas. Apang importante gihapon nga magbinantayon kag magsunod sa health safety measures.
Ang Ebola Virus Disease isa ka seryoso nga balatian nga naga lapta paagi sa direct contact sa dugo kag bodily fluids sang infected nga tawo ukon sapat.
Para maprotektahan ang imo kaugalingon kag pamilya:
• Manghinaw pirme sang kamot gamit ang habon kag matinlo nga tubig
• Likawan ang magpalapit sa mga gina suspetsahan nga may makalalaton nga sakit
• Indi maghikap sang dugo, s**a, laway, higko kag iban pa nga bodily fluids sang iban nga tawo
Kung maka eksperyensya sang hilanat, palangluya, palanakit sang kalawasan, pags**a, sore throat, kag diarrhea, magpakonsulta dayon sa pinakamalapit nga health center.
Ang Ebola indi airborne. Buot silingon, sa direct contact lng ini nagalapta.

Magbinantayon. Stay informed. Sa tama nga impormasyon kag pagbinuligay, maprotektahan naton ang aton komunidad kontra Ebola.
Bilang kabahin sang aton prevention efforts, ginapalig-on ang quarantine measures sa airports kag seaports. Ang health authorities nagabantay sing maayo sa inbound travelers paagi sa screening kag health surveillance agud maprotektahan ang publiko.
Importante ang kooperasyon sang tanan agud mapabilin nga safe kag healthy ang aton komunidad.

This has been a health reminder from Iloilo Provincial Health Office.

Last May 26, 2026, the Passi City Primary Care Facility together with the Iloilo Provincial Health Office conducted a Community-Based Advocacy activity on Newborn Screening, National Immunization, Oral Health, and Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC).

Pregnant women, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and healthcare providers participated in the activity to learn more about the importance of protecting the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families.

Through health education and community discussions, the activity aimed to encourage safer, healthier, and more informed communities for everyone.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬

On May 18, 2026, an 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 (𝐋𝐆𝐔𝐬) 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 was conducted at the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, Iloilo City.

The activity was assessed by the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development Assessment Team, checking implementation efforts, identify areas for improvement, and provide technical guidance toward more inclusive, responsive, and equitable health services.

Present during the activity were the Provincial Barangay Health Worker (BHW) Coordinator, the Assistant Division Chief of the Health Systems Support Division and BHW Federations Officers, reaffirming the province’s commitment to strengthening local health systems and ensuring that no community is left behind.

Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development
BHW Federation - Iloilo Province

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

On May 28, 2026, the Iloilo Provincial Health Office conducted the 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘂𝗮𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, reinforcing the shared vision of delivering accessible, quality, and people-centered healthcare services for every Janiuaynon.

Janiuay Rural Health Unit
Janiuay LGU

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐜 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐣𝐨

The Iloilo Provincial Health Office in collaboration with Hospital Management Office, MDRRMO Oton, NGO conducted the opening program for the Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Training. This intensive training activity is still ongoing, designed to build a standard, frontline emergency response capability across our municipalities.

The program began with a briefing on training objectives by Dr. Jaspare Barrido (Department Head, MDRRMO Barotac Viejo) and a directive on local readiness from Local Chief Executive, Hon. Nielo “Bongbong” C. Tupas. Participants are currently undergoing rigorous practical training to handle critical, real-world medical emergencies.

The deployment of these skills directly strengthens community resilience and ensures immediate, effective care when disaster strikes.