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DOH RO XI UNVEILS NEW LOGO
The new DOH Regional Office (RO) XI Logo depicts the map of Davao Region surrounded by six (6) stars. These stars represent the areas being served- namely the provinces of Compostela Valley, Davao Del Norte, Davao Occidental, Davao del Oriental, and Davao del Sur; plus the highly urbanized City of Davao. Dominating the logo is a human figure with its head crowned with the rays of the sun and adorned with laurel leaves, its arms outstretched towards a figure of a child. At a glance, these two figures can be seen as the Roman Numerals “XI”. These figures symbolize Region XI. The human figure with the child signifies RO XI’s priority for public health programs, especially for vulnerable groups such as women and children. The rays of the sun stand for the eighteen (18) ethnic groups that inhabit the region, while the laurel leaves denote excellence in implementing the public health programs. A logo of the Department of Health (DOH) is superimposed within, indicating that the RO XI is also serving as an arm of the DOH in its mandates and functions.1958 refers to the year the regional office was established by virtue of EO 288. The new logo was inspired by RD Abdullah B. Dumama Jr., who believed that it’s high time to make a distinctive logo for DOH RO XI. Thus, after a concerted effort of the entire staff of RO XI, this logo was finally conceptualized with its design. The new logo was unveiled by RD Dumama and ARD Yumang during the Management Review Meeting on April 14, 2014. LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

SEMINAR ON BARANGAY HEALTH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR DOH REPRESENTATIVES AND MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICERS AS FACILITATORS
The Seminar on Barangay Health Leadership and Management Program (BHLMP) for DOH Representatives and MHOs as Facilitators was conducted last April 9-11, 2014 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by 18 DOH Representatives and 18 MHOs of several LGUs who had undergone MLGP. The BHLMP is under Community Participation and Health-Seeking Behavior Component of the Health Leadership and Governance Program (HLGP). It is aimed at developing technical and leadership capabilities of public health professionals, health volunteers, and community residents to give them knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the delivery of quality health services down to the barangay level. This program is strategically followed after the Municipal Leadership and Governance Program (MLGP) to harmonize leadership and management strategies from the municipal-level down to the barangays. This would harmonize priorities and action plans at both levels. The seminar shall equip the DOH Representatives and Municipal Health Officers as the facilitators of the BHLMP. These participants having undergone MLGP Module I and pledged Bridging Leaders are well-enforced on the objectives and strategies of the program. They are the identified facilitators being part of the CHT Management Group and Local/Barangay Health Board. LHSD/LHSDU/mtpteengfo

2ND BUNTIS CONGRESS HELD
The DOH-Regional Office XI, in cooperation with the Office of Councilor Mary Joselle D. Villafuerte, MD, along with other partners (MindanaoHealth/JHPIEGO, PhilHealth, JCI, DMSF, Barangay Captains, City Health Office, Councilor Bernard Al-ag, MD) are working hand-in-hand to promote safe childbirth and good health for both mother and child. Thus, the 2nd Buntis Congress was recently conducted in three batches: March 14, 2014 at Gaisano Grand Mall, Toril, April 3, 2014 at Calinan Gym, Calinan District and April 4, 2014 at Mintal Gym, Tugbok District. The activity aims to ensure that pregnant women are informed and made aware of how to take care of their health and the health of their babies. The mothers were imparted with important lessons such as the importance of PhilHealth membership, completion of 4 pre-natal visits, preparedness on who to be with, where to go, and what to bring on their expected date of delivery. RD Abdullah B. Dumama, Jr. gave his inspirational message to the mothers and emphasized the beauty of being a well-informed mother. He also shared the benefits of a well-planned pregnancy, membership to PhilHealth, preparedness on childbearing, facility-based delivery, and exclusive breastfeeding. It is hoped that with this activity, the number of maternal and infant deaths will be reduced, and that the health-seeking behavior of pregnant women in District 3 (Tugbok, Calinan, Marilog, Baguio, Toril districts) will be improved as well. LHSD/LHS/mtteengfo

COMPETENCY-BASED TRAINING ON ALL NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING METHODS
The first batch of the Competency-Based Training on Natural Family Planning (NFP) Methods was conducted last March 18-21, 2014 at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by selected Public Health Nurses and Rural Health Midwives from different cities and municipalities of Davao Region. The training aimed to bridge the gap between NFP providers and couples who wanted to use NFP as a means of planning their families may it be for birth spacing or for achieving pregnancy. Previously trained NFP providers were invited to act as resource speakers and facilitators during the training. They shared their expertise and strategies in the successful implementation of NFP in their respective areas of responsibility. As a form of Competency-Based Training, the participants will undergo Post Training Evaluation (PTE) before being issued the Certificate of Training to ensure the competencies of the trained providers in counselling clients with the different methods of NFP. Each province will select their own pool of evaluators/ assessors to conduct the PTE 3-6 months after the training. LHSD/NFP/djscaparida

ARMM-TISP PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW

The Department of Health (DOH) Regional Office 11 hosted a Project Implementation Review last March 21, 2014 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by officials and staff of the DOH Central Office, Regional Offices, and DOH-Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) led by Undersecretary Nemesio T. Gako and DOH-ARMM Health Secretary Kadil M. Sinolinding Jr. The ARMM Transition Investment Support Plan (ARMM-TISP) was conceptualized to show DOH’s commitment to the development of ARMM based on the principle that health is necessary for development. The objectives of ARMM-TISP are: to make health care more accessible through the construction and rehabilitation of selected Barangay Health Stations (BHSs), Rural Health Units (RHUs) and hospitals and the provision of essential medical equipment; and to facilitate easy and prompt referral of serious cases through the provision of land and sea ambulances. The project, which started in 2011 is expected to end on June 30, 2014. The said activity was conducted to review and monitor the project implementation, its status and accomplishments, as well as to address issues and concerns by recommending solutions to further improve coordination and facilitation of the project.LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

SEMINAR ON THE PROCUREMENT LAW PURSUANT TO R.A. 9184

Delivery of equitable. accessible, and quality health care services to our citizens is the main point of the DOH Mission-Vision in relation to good governance. Understanding R.A. 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act” is a key factor for attaining this. In line with this, the office conducted a Seminar on Procurement Law in order to equip, not only the Procurement Unit personnel, but also Program Managers, Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Officers, Technical Working Group (TWG) and Inspectorate Committee for various categories, and others involved in the procurement processes and procedures on March 10, 2014 at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. The guest speaker, Atty. Lawrence P. Villanueva, is a Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB) accredited expert and DOH-Central Office Consultant who spoke on salient provisions of R.A. 9184 and its Implementing Rules & Regulations (IRR), Philippine Bidding Documents (PBD), and other related GPPB issuances. He even included in his discussion some key doctrines laid down by the Supreme Court particularly the Arias, Cruz, and Mison doctrines which involve the responsibilities and liabilities of the Head of Procuring Entity (HOPE) and other personnel involved in the procurement procedures and processes. Said activity transferred vital knowledge, information, techniques and other troubleshooting aspects to the participants, which are very useful in the performance of their crucial tasks in the aspect of procurement at the DOH-Center for Health Development-Davao Region. MSD/procurement/rcp-bingrez

MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM: MODULE 1
DOH RO XI, together with our partners – Davao Medical School Foundation – Institute of Primary Health Care (DMSF-IPHC) and Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Health Leadership and Governance Program. This aims to improve health outcomes through strengthened leadership and governance, enhanced local health systems, and increased community participation, and health-seeking behavior. The Municipal Leadership and Governance Program (MLGP) is a one-year, 2-module leadership program for mayors and municipal health officers (MHO), with training and coaching on local health systems development focusing on: Good governance in the health sector; Healthcare financing; Access to essential medicines; Health Human Resources; Health Information; and Health Service Delivery. The program aims to empower municipal leaders such that they are able to transform their local health systems and make health programs and services work for the community, especially the poor. The first MLGP Module 1 was conducted by UNFPA last Sept. 10-13, 2013 at Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by mayors and MHOs of 6 LGUs of Compostela Valley. The first MLGP Module 1 conducted by our Office occurred last Oct. 8-11, 2013 at Pinnacle Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by mayors and MHOs of Davao del Norte. Eight out of 11 LGUs were able to participate. The third MLGP Module 1 happened last Nov. 13-16, 2013 at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City attended by mayors and MHOs of Davao Oriental and Talaingod (Davao del Norte). The fourth MLGP Module 1 ensued last March 4-7, 2014 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. This was attended by mayors and MHOs: 9 out of 11 LGUs of Davao del Sur, Tarragona, Manay, and Boston of Davao Oriental, and Kapalong and Panabo City of Davao del Norte. LHSD/LHS/mtteengfo

“I’M A LIFELINE” NATIONAL REGISTRATION OF ORGAN DONORS

Davaoeños aged 18 years old and above, converged last February 28, 2014 from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Almendras Gym, in a bid to obtain the Guinness World Record for registering the most number of people to sign up as organ donors. This event under the ‘I am a LifeLine” campaign was organized by the Department of Health, in partnership with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) and in coordination with the Davao City Local Government Unit. Davao City was the lone site outside Luzon and one of the six sites in the entire country that was chosen to take part in this activity. The Philippines is attempting to break the current record of Gudjarat, India of 10,450 organ donor registrants last year for the multiple site category, and also for the one-hour single site registration record of 2,755 organ donors, set by Rohtak Haryana in India last year. At the end of one hour, Davao City was able to contribute 944 ‘LifeLiners” or registered organ donors to the total of 10,120 nationwide. For the multiple sites category, Davao City had 1,941 Lifeliners to the nationwide total of 17,816. This record would have to be validated by Guinness and results are expected in three weeks to three months. This nationwide registration was done to positively promote organ donation. More than an attempt to break a record, it is sharing a part of us so that ailing Filipinos who need organ transplantation may live. LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

MUNICIPAL LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE PROGRAM-FINAL SELECTION WORKSHOP OF DAVAO REGION
The third batch of Municipal Leadership and Governance Program – Final Selection Workshop (MLGP-FSW) of Davao del Sur with Other Catch-up Municipalities of Davao Region was conducted last Feb. 21, 2014 at the Ritz Hotel, Garden Oases Compound, Davao City. The activity was attended by Mayors and Municipal Health Officers (MHOs) of Davao del Sur and Davao Oriental. The purpose of the activity was to select participating LGUs with poor health indicators and high disease burdens. These will get priority in the selection of participating LGUs with the commitment of support from the Local Chief Executive also deemed to take ownership of the health problems of their constituents. The panel was comprised of RD Abdullah B. Dumama, Jr. (DOH-RO XI), Dr. Angeli Comia (ZFF), Ms. Josephine Quianzon (DMSF-IPHC), and Dr. Anthony Araneta (PHTO-Davao del Sur). The panel delved into the current health situation of the LGUs and the priorities or strategies that they’ve done to address their challenges. RD Dumama gave tips on 2 important “buttons” of the technical roadmap – Expanded and Functional Local Health Board and 15% IRA LGU Budget for Health - to achieve, in order to influence the improvement of the rest of the indicators in the roadmap. RD Dumama and the panel strategically convinced the Mayors to publicly express commitment to the program to embed a deeper challenge to their declaration which was followed by the signing of “Declaration of Applicant”. All the LGUs that were able to present and express commitment were recommended to attend the Municipal Leadership and Governance Program Module 1 on March 4-7, 2014.LHSD/LHS/mtteengfo

DAVAO CITY BARANGAY OFFICIALS ORIENTED ON DENGUE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

In view of the communal intention to eradicate the effect of dengue menace in the Local Government Unit level, Engr. Antoniette P. Ebol, Program Manager of Dengue Prevention and Control Program of Region XI , in partnership with City Health Office, conducted the program "Orientation of Newly Elected Barangay Officials on Dengue Prevention and Control " held at the Almendras Gym, Davao City on February 20, 2014. The presence of the Honorable Mayor, Rodrigo R. Duterte, as guest speaker, did bring sufficient enthusiasm among the participating Barangay Captains and their respective Barangay Kagawads on Health to give their whole hearted support to the program and manifested their commitment to take necessary actions against the presence of Dengue cases in their respective barangays. Thus, "AKSYON BARANGAY KONTRA DENGUE PAGTIBAYIN" , the new battle cry adopted by the Barangay Captains and Barangay Kagawads of the three (3) Districts of Davao City was formulated to meet the challenges of dengue proliferation. In addition to the inspirational messages of Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, DOH Region XI Regional Director, Dr. Abdullah B. Dumama, Jr. further encouraged the participants to implement the tested formula for dengue prevention in all levels : STOP at 4 P.M. -- hanapin at linisin ang maaring pamugaran ng lamok araw-araw; LOOK -- magpatingin sa Health Center kung may lagnat na ng dalawang araw; LISTEN -- gawing DENGUE FREE ang inyong Barangay. SUGPUIN ANG DENGUE! /ngrisonar*

TRAINING ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES

The CHD Davao Region conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) Level 1 on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS)for Nurses and Midwives on February 19-21, 2014 at the Regency Inn, Davao City. Participants were from the Local Government Units (LGUS)in Davao del Sur, Davao City, and Island Garden of Samal. A total of 29 participants have been capacitated in Psychological First-Aid, Community and Family Support, and MHPSS Advocacy. TOT for MHPSS Level 2 is scheduled tentatively on April 2014 for Focused, Non-Specialized and Specialized Services for LGUs. LHSD/dlucar

OUTREACH AND DROP-IN CENTER OF DOH DAVAO REGION RECOGNIZED BY COLOMBO PLAN SECRETARIAT
The Colombo Plan is an organization of countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It has bilateral arrangements involving foreign and technical assistance for the socio-economic development of its members. The Outreach and Drop-In Center (ODIC) of the CHD Davao Region has been extolled in a website article by the Colombo Plan Secretariat for making a difference in the lives of drug users in terms of drug awareness, treatment and rehabilitation. The complete website article can be viewed at this link: http://www.colombo-plan.org/index.php/colombo-plan-supported-odic-in-davao-philippines-make-a-difference/ LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

SEMINAR ON KP HEALTH USE PLAN (HUP) UTILIZATION AND FAMILY PROFILE FORM

With the nationwide implementation of the Universal Health Care (UHC) or the Kalusugan Pangkalahatan (KP), DOH has mandated all the Centers for Health Development (CHDs) to take the lead in providing technical assistance to all LGUs including hospitals in implementing interventions to attain health-related Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). Last February 14, 2014, OPD–ER Nurses from public hospitals were invited by the CHD-Davao Region Community Health Team (CHT) program led by Mr. Jonathan A. Placido with the support and approval of the Regional Director Dr. Abdullah B. Dumama Jr., for the “Seminar on KP Health Use Plan (HUP) Utilization and Family Profile Form” at the Ritz Hotel, Davao City. Out of 20 LGU retained hospitals of Davao Region, there were 35 participants who attended the activity. The objective of this activity was to enhance the knowledge and skills of Hospital Emergency Room (ER) and Out-Patient (OPD) Nurses on the KP-CHT HUP or referral system utilization and on the NHTS-PR family and profile form. LHSD/mgtmorala

DAVAO REGIONAL INTEGRATED HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM

The CHD Davao Region headed by Director Abdullah B. Dumama Jr., conducted 2 batches of training/workshop on Davao Regional Integrated Health Information System (DRIHIS). This activity was conducted to enhance the skills of the health personnel particularly the LGU encoders and Public Health Nurses on encoding the KP-CHT data using the DRIHIS-KP-CHT Template and at the same time, solicit from them suggestions and recommendation on how to improve the system. The said activity was attended by the LGU encoders, Public Health Nurses/ KP CHT Coordinators, DOH Representatives and PHO/CHO KP CHT point persons. The 1st batch was held on Feb 4-5, 2014 at the Ritz Hotel, Davao City for the provinces of Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley while the 2nd Batch for the province of Davao del Sur and Davao City was on February 6-7, 2014 in the same venue. The DRIHIS –KP-CHT is an expansion on the utilization of Mindanao Integrated Health Information System (MIHIS) which was conceptualized in 2010. The system is designed to generate reports related to health status of NHTS-PR families which our Community Health Teams (CHTs) are working on navigating/ referring the patient/case to the health facilities, to Districts Health Offices/ Rural Health Units for management then to the City/ Province Health Offices and the CHD for analysis of the data. It is targeted to be implemented region-wide starting March 1, 2014. LHSD/mgtmorala

NATIONAL CONSULTATIVE MEETING ON THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT

The DOH-Bureau of Local Health Systems Development (BLHSD) in cooperation with CHD-Davao Region, conducted a National Consultative Meeting on the Financial Management Procedures with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last February 5-7, 2014 at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City. The meeting was called to orient on and discuss the DBM updates on Financial Management, 2013 HRT Monitoring Results, Budget Call 2015, Guidelines for 2014 DOH Budget, and Government Procurement Processes Pursuant to RA 9184 and COA Audit Rules. Invited resource speakers were Atty. Lawrence Villanueva of the Office of the Secretary; and Cleopatra Bernardino, Grace Darunday, and Artemio Marquines of the DBM. Attendees on the said event were the DOH Central Office selected officials and staff, Assistant Regional Directors, Chief Administrative Officers, Accountants, and Budget Officers of different regional offices. MSD/Accounting/mcemberga

REMOTE SMEARING STATION: CAPACITATING INFORMAL LABORATORY WORKERS
The Davao TB Reference Laboratory (DTRL) conducted a Remote Smearing Station (RSS) Training for Informal Laboratory Workers of Davao Oriental Province last January 14-16, 2014 and February 4-6, 2014. It was sponsored by Innovations and Multisectoral Partnerships to Achieve Control of Tuberculosis (IMPACT), one of the partners of the CHD- Davao Region's National Tuberculosis Control Program. The training was conducted to capacitate midwives and barangay health workers in performing sputum smear. In this way, the medical technologists from different municipal health offices will be helped to maximize their time on quality-assured microscopy. The activity is also scheduled for the other provinces in the region to enable more informal laboratory workers to perform sputum smearing in their remote stations. LHSD/TB/cjsalas

ORIENTATION AND TRAINING ON NRPCP AND ON ANIMAL BITE/RABIES EXPOSURE MANAGEMENT FOR DOCTORS AND NURSES
Rabies is a 100% fatal disease in developing countries where animal immunization and control of dogs are low. It remains to be a serious health problem in the country, responsible for the deaths of 200-300 Filipinos yearly. In Davao Region, statistics from 2009-2013 indicate an increasing trend in animal bite cases while human rabies is still alarming, with more than 10 cases annually. The prevention of rabies infection after exposure is thus of utmost importance. In this light, the CHD-Davao Region conducted an Orientation and Training on the National Rabies Prevention and Control Program (NRPCP) and on Animal Bite/Rabies Exposure Management for doctors and nurses last January 28-30, 2014 at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City. The activity was held to provide updated guidelines and procedures to all health workers involved in the management of animal bites/rabies exposure, as well as to encourage them to adopt the DOH guidelines to ensure standardized and rational management. Thirteen (13) doctors and nine (9) nurses from Animal Bite Treatment Centers (ABTCs); along with five (5) doctors and five (5) nurses from Animal Bite Clinics (ABCs) attended. Training for the next batch is scheduled on February 26-28, 2014. LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

REGIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION FOR EQUITY AND EFFECTIVENESS (ME3) CONFERENCE AND RECOGNITION FOR LGU PARTNERS

In acknowledgement of the contributions of the Local Government Units (LGUs) and other health partners to the attainment of the health-related Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the CHD Davao Region held the Regional ME3 Conference and Recognition for LGU Partners last January 17, 2014 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel in Davao City, with the theme “Strengthening Partnership in Attaining Millennium Development Goals”. Based on the results of the LGU Scorecard Indicators, the Top Performing Municipality Award was given to the Municipality of Nabunturan, ComVal Province while the Municipality of Banaybanay, Davao Oriental was recognized as a Hall of Fame Awardee for consistently performing well the past years. The CHD also honored awardees for the following: Partnership Best Practices, Performance Based Incentives for Barangay Health Workers Federation, Health Facilities with 3-in-1 PHIC Accreditation, National Voluntary Blood Program, Barangays with Best Sanitation Practices, Mother-baby Friendly Workplace Certification and Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Certification. LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova

DOH IS NOW ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED

After more than a year of rigorous preparation by the Centers of Health Development all over the Philippines, no less than President Benigno Aquino III awarded to the Department of Health (DOH) the ISO 9001:2008 certification by Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIP) in a ceremony held in Malacañan last December 18, 2013. Regional Director Dr. Abdullah B. Dumama Jr, together with the heads of the ISO-QMS Committees of CHD Davao Region, attended the awarding ceremony. DOH is the first government agency to have a department-wide Quality Management System under a single ISO 9001:2008 Certification. With this ISO Certification, it is expected that the DOH systems will operate efficiently and effectively while achieving organizational performance goals such as quality, excellence and client satisfaction. Kudos to the men and women of CHD Davao Region who dedicated time and effort in ensuring that the office meets the standards set by the ISO 9001:2008. LHSD/HEPS/hrchechanova