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ZCHO HEPO, City Health Office, Pettit Barracks, Zone IV, Zamboanga City (2026)

03/10/2026

Together with our City Health Officer, Dr. Dulce Amor D. Miravite, MD, MPH, showing her support for the School-Based Immunization (SBI) Program!

Your support strengthens our collective commitment to protecting our learners from vaccine-preventable diseases and promoting a healthier, safer school community.

02/10/2026

🌱 Nurturing Resilience: Promoting Mental Wellness Caravan 🌱

The Local Youth Development Office (LYDO), in collaboration with the Health Education and Promotion Office (HEPO) and the Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) of Zamboanga City, successfully conducted the “Nurturing Resilience: Promoting Mental Wellness Caravan” among junior and senior high school students.

The caravan brought meaningful discussions and activities to the students of Maria Clara Lorenzo Lobregat National High School, Zamboanga National High School West, Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School, and Talon-Talon National High School.

The activity aimed to provide young people with relevant knowledge and meaningful conversations on topics that greatly affect their health, well-being, and everyday lives. The topics discussed included SOGIE 101, HIV/STI Awareness, Teenage Pregnancy, and, most importantly, Mental Health and Wellness. 🧠🤍

What made the activity even more meaningful was the active participation and enthusiasm of the students. They openly engaged in discussions, raised questions, shared their thoughts, and participated in the different activities prepared for them. Their willingness to learn and speak about these important concerns showed the importance of creating safe spaces where young people can be heard, understood, and supported.
Through this caravan, we hope to continue empowering the youth with the knowledge, confidence, and resilience they need to make informed choices, build healthy relationships, take care of their well-being, and face life's challenges.

- Because nurturing the youth means nurturing a healthier and more resilient community.

CMC

18/09/2026

BAKUNA ESKWELA | SCHOOL-BASED IMMUNIZATION (SBI)

Mas ligtas na paaralan, mas malusog na kabataan.

Patuloy nating isinusulong ang Bakuna Eskwela sa pamamagitan ng School-Based Immunization (SBI) upang mabigyan ng proteksyon ang ating mga mag-aaral laban sa mga sakit na maaaring maiwasan sa pamamagitan ng pagbabakuna.

Sa isinagawang pagbabakuna, kabilang ang mga sumusunod:
💉 Measles-Rubella (MR) – proteksyon laban sa tigdas at rubella
💉 Tetanus-Diphtheria (Td) – proteksyon laban sa tetanus at diphtheria
💉 HPV Vaccine – tumutulong na protektahan ang mga kabataan laban sa impeksiyong dulot ng HPV at mga sakit na kaugnay nito.

Mahalaga ang papel ng mga magulang!

Ang inyong kaalaman, suporta, at pahintulot ay malaking bahagi ng tagumpay ng programa. Ang pagpapabakuna ay hindi lamang para sa proteksyon ng isang bata, nakakatulong din ito sa pagpapanatili ng mas ligtas at malusog na komunidad.

Bakuna ngayon, proteksyon para sa kinabukasan.

Sama-sama tayo—mga magulang, g**o, health workers, at buong komunidad—sa pagprotekta sa kalusugan at kinabukasan ng ating mga kabataan.

CMC

05/09/2026

HAZE: ANO ITO AT PAANO ITO MAIIWASAN?
Ang haze ay maruming hangin na may halong maliliit na usok o alikabok mula sa sunog at abo.

Ano ang maaaring idulot ng haze sa kalusugan?
• Hirap sa paghinga
• Pag-ubo
• Pananakit o paninikip ng dibdib
• Pagluluha at pangangati ng mga mata
• Pangangati ng ilong at lalamunan
• Paglala ng mga sakit sa paghinga tulad ng asthma

Paano maiiwasan ang epekto ng haze?
• Manatili sa loob ng bahay hangga't maaari, lalo na kung makapal ang haze sa labas.
• Magsuot ng N95 mask kung kinakailangang lumabas ng bahay. • Mas mainam ito kaysa ordinaryong face mask sa pag-filter ng maliliit na particle mula sa usok at alikabok.
• Isara ang mga pinto at bintana upang mabawasan ang pagpasok ng usok. Maaari ring gumamit ng basang tela upang takpan ang maliliit na siwang o puwang na maaaring pasukan ng usok.
• Mag-ingat sa pagmamaneho. Kung malabo ang paligid dahil sa haze, gumamit ng headlights at fog lights kung naaangkop, magpabagal, at panatilihin ang ligtas na distansya mula sa ibang sasakyan.
• Uminom ng sapat na tubig at iwasan ang matagal na pananatili sa lugar na mausok o maalikabok.
• Bigyang-pansin ang mga bata, matatanda, buntis, at mga taong may asthma o iba pang sakit sa baga at puso, dahil maaari silang mas maging sensitibo sa epekto ng maruming hangin.
• Kung nakararanas ng matinding hirap sa paghinga, pananakit o paninikip ng dibdib, pagkahilo, o iba pang malubhang sintomas, agad na humingi ng medikal na tulong.

Manatiling ligtas at protektado. Iwasan ang exposure sa haze hangga't maaari!

03/09/2026

𝘼𝙄𝙍 𝙌𝙐𝘼𝙇𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀 | 𝙎𝙀𝙋𝙏 𝟎𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝟕:𝟎𝟎𝘼𝙈

Most recent Air Quality update at 7:00AM monitoring.

The PM2.5 level is currently showing a spike, possibly due to the rising temperature, which can affect the dispersion and movement of particulate matter in the atmosphere.

We are hopeful that the levels will improve later as wind movement increases and the particulate matter disperses toward higher elevations.

For now, we encourage everyone to stay informed and cautious, but there is no need to panic.

We will continue monitoring the air quality and provide updates as conditions change.

Stay indoors. Stay Updated.

02/09/2026

DOH: HUWAG IPAGWALANG-BAHALA ANG MGA SINTOMAS NG DENGUE—MAGPATINGIN AGAD SA HEALTH FACILITY

Detalye sa comment section.

01/09/2026

Waded in Floodwaters? Act Fast to Prevent Leptospirosis! 🚨

Follow this PIDSP guide for immediate post-exposure protection:

🥾 PROTECT: Avoid floodwaters or wear protective boots and gloves if exposure is unavoidable.

💊 PREVENT: Consult a doctor to start post-exposure antibiotics (like Doxycycline) within 24–72 hours.

💧 PURIFY: Protect food from pests and boil drinking water for 10–15 minutes.

⚠️ Prophylaxis reduces risk but isn't 100% guarantee—always monitor for fever or symptoms after exposure.

01/09/2026

The Zamboanga City Health Office, through the Health Education and Promotion Office (HEPO), supports community initiatives that promote dengue prevention and strengthen awareness among families and communities.

Last Sunday, August 30, 2026, Dr. Andraine Tolentino, Medical Officer III of the Zamboanga City Health Office, served as the guest speaker during the community outreach project “Beat the Bite: Kagat Iwas, Dengue Wakas!” organized by the Interact Club of Zamboanga City West, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Zamboanga City West, at Barangay Lanzones, Zamboanga City.

Dr. Tolentino discussed important information on dengue prevention, early warning signs and symptoms, mosquito breeding sites, common misconceptions, and effective mosquito-control practices. The session also emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment, proper sanitation, and active community participation in preventing the spread of dengue.

Remember: Dengue prevention starts with each one of us. Let us continue to work together to prevent dengue through timely consultation, personal protection, support for fogging activities in outbreak areas, adequate hydration, and the regular search and destruction of mosquito breeding sites.

12/08/2026

As part of our continuing efforts to strengthen dengue prevention and awareness, the Health Education and Promotion Office (HEPO) of the Zamboanga City Health Office requested the 3rd Year BS Nursing students of Brent Hospital Colleges, Inc. to conduct a health teaching activity among patients at the CHO Outpatient Department (OPD).
The nursing students shared important information on dengue prevention, signs and symptoms, early consultation, and the importance of eliminating mosquito breeding sites. They also distributed informative pamphlets to help patients and their families better understand how they can protect themselves and their communities from dengue.
To make the activity more interactive and engaging, the students conducted a short question-and-answer portion, where participants who correctly answered the questions received practical prizes such as mosquito repellent lotion, alcohol, and Mosquito coil.

The Zamboanga City Health Office, through HEPO, recognizes the valuable contribution of our student partners in promoting health education and empowering the community with accurate and timely information.
Let us continue to work together to prevent dengue through timely consultation, personal protection, support for fogging activities in outbreak areas, adequate hydration, and the regular search and destruction of mosquito breeding sites.

11/08/2026

DOH: ISANG LAMOK, PUWEDENG MANGITLOG NG HUMIGIT-KUMULANG ISANG DAAN SA NAIPONG TUBIG DULOT NG TYPHOON

Habang nasa loob ng Philippine Area of Responsibility ang Typhoon , mahalagang maghanda hindi lamang sa malakas na ulan, hangin, at posibleng pagbaha, kundi pati na rin sa panganib ng dengue.

Dahil sa tuloy-tuloy na pag-ulan, maaaring maipon ang tubig sa mga balde, drum, paso, alulod, kanal, gulong, lata, garapon, at bote. Dito maaaring mangitlog ang lamok at dumami ang mga kiti-kiti.

Kapag ligtas nang gawin, tanggalin ang naiipong tubig at gawin ang Taob, Taktak, Tuyo, at Takip upang maiwasan ang pagdami ng lamok sa loob at paligid ng bahay.
Maghanda sa bagyo. Linisin ang paligid. Iwasan ang dengue.

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