The Provincial Health Board convened today at the HOD Conference Room of the Provincial Capitol to discuss the ongoing health initiatives and programs of the provincial government, and improvements or new strategies.

During the meeting, the Provincial Health Office presented to Governor Bong Lacson the prestigious awards it recently received, showcasing its exceptional initiatives and notable accomplishments in advancing public healthcare services.

Present at the meeting were Board Members Araceli Somosa and Rommel Debulgado.

PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE AWARDS

Top 1 Performing Barangay Health Worker Federation in Western Visayas

2. PESU – Fully Functional Epidemiology and Surveillance and Health Statistics and Information System (FHSISS)

3. Immunization Program

a. Highest boPV Intensive Catchup and SIA 2024

b. Top Province/HUC I Region VI with the Highest Number of Trained Personnel on NIP

c. Exemplary Effort for the Conduct of Demand Generation and Special Vaccination Campaign

d. Breakthrough in Immunization Coverage

4. Health Promotion Unit – Priority Area 6 (Adolescent and Reproductive Health)

5. Negros First Provincial Blood Center

a. 1% Blood Donation Rate Performance in Western Visayas

b. Napoleon Marilag Award

c. VP Sara Duterte Plaque of Appreciation

6. Violence and Injuries Prevention Program – Top Performing Province

7. DRRM-H in the Provincewide/Citywide Health System and Best Documentation of Practices during Response Operations in Emergencies and Disasters

Other awards received by the Province with Cash Incentives:

1. Local Health System Awards -P50,000.00

2. 3rd Place on TB Treatment Coverage Rate – P 25,000.00

3. 2nd Place on TB Preventive Coverage Rate – P 50,000.00

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