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Dr. Eshir Ismael, Non Communicable Disease Cluster Head compliments the efforts of the awardees. "We recognized our partners as we celebrate your achievements. Year 2022-2023, mayroon tayong awardees from different province in BARMM, mga jails, offices and other hospitals. Alhamdulillah, hopefully In shaa Allah you all maintain the status of having the Red Orchid Award and in the years to come, may you be the reason for others to be able to achieve this award, he said.
"As we reach the month of Ramadhan In shaa Allah, most of the smokers are temporarily or delaying their urge to smoke, may we help them to stop the habit permanently. To the awardees, we are proud that you are a symbol of excellence. For a healtier Bangsamoro, let us hope for a smoke-free region," Ismael added.
Dr. Bai Deevah Ellen Samama, Chief of DOS District Hospital (DOS-DH) expressed her heartfelt thanks to the MOH-BARMM as they are one of the recipients of the Red Orchid Award. "This award enhances the efforts our institution in implementing a smoke-free environment addressing a larger public health concern. We at DOS-DH, are grateful for recognizing the effort wtih our institution."
Dr. Maria Geraldine Macapeges, IPHO-Maguindanao, Cheif of Technical Division, cited that out of six dirtrict hospital in the province of Maguindanao, DOS-DH is the fifth awardees for the Red Orchid Award. She envisioned that Iranun District Hospital will eventually follow and included to receive the Red Orchid Award soonest and she hopes that other LGUs in Maguindanao will soon on the lists of awardees.
The awardees are: Municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki in the province of Maguindanao Del Sur and Municipality of North Upi, and Datu Odin Sinsuat District Hospital in the province of Maguindanao Del Norte. Additionally, awardees received cash gift amounting 50-100 thousand pesos, certificate of recognition and plaque.
Furthermore, the Red Orchid Award is an initiative program and award system developed by the Department of Health (DOH) to strengthening and encouraging the LGUs, government offices and hospitals to ensure a 100% Tobacco-Free Environment as mandated by the DOH AO# 10 and other related policies having a quality standards on prevention and controlling the use of tobacco set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Malingao, Midsayap - In a bid to strengthen the healthcare services in the far-flung areas, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the office of the Member of the Parliament Dr Hashemi Nur Dilangalen, successfully conducted a turnover ceremony of 1 land ambulance and medical mission, today, at Barangay Malingao, Midsayap.
Malingao barangay captain Norodin Dilangalen expressed his gratitude to MP Dilangalen and the Ministry of Health for this initiative which benefited all the residents of his barangay.
“Pakadsukor ako endu langon siya kanu wata nami a si MP Hashemi Dilangalen, endu so Ministry of Health siya kanu niya ba a medical mission. Niya pun ba e barangay sa entire SGA a aden Ambulance nin”. Norodin Dilangalen said in his vernacular during an interview”. (We are extremely grateful to MP Dilangalen and the Ministry of Health for conducting this medical mission to our barangay. This is the first barangay in th SGA that is provided with an ambulance”.
Member of the parliament Dr. Hashemi Dilangalen stressed the significant impact of the ambulance in helping the residents of Malingao in delivering timely health services.
Dilangalen further said that the medical mission and free medicine is a testament to BARMM’s commitment in prioritising the health of the Bangsamoro people.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Social Services and Development was also present during the medical mission, providing the residents of Malingao with 350 food packs including rice, noodles and home necessities.
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COTABATO CITY - The Ministry of Health-BARMM conducted a surgical and medical mission in corroborates with Bangsamoro Parliament, Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC), IPHO-Maguindanao, Buluan Dirstrict Hospital, BARMM READi, MILG-BARMM, Project TABANG, BIAF-MILF, PNP-MPS in Sitio Manggapang, Barangay Manungkaling, Mamasapano, Maguindao Del Sur.
Massive residents from the Barangay Manungkaling availed the general consultation for senior citizens, adults and children.The activity offers eye check-up with free eyeglasses, obgyne consultation, circumcision (Tuli), Operation Bukol (minor cases), dental extraction (bunot) with 979 dental kits, pediatric check-up, free medicines and assistive device for Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and senior citizens including wheelchair (50), cane (20), crutches (20), and 1,288 hygiene kits. Mobile clinics from Project TABANG, Dental Mobile Bus, Mobile Operating Clinic from Bangsamoro Development Agency.
Dr. Muhammad U. Candao, Medical Specialist III, Laboratory Network and Medical Coordinator highlighted that the purpose of the Surgical and Medical Mission is to help every individual living in the far-flung areas to avail for the free consultation, minor operation, free medicines, and free assistive devices. "Ang purpose ng activity na ito ay upang magbigay ng healthcare services sa mga kapatid nating Bangsamoro na walang kakayahang pumunta sa mga RHU upang magpatingin, magpakonsulta at bumili ng mga gamot."
"I would like to thank our partners in this mission, with their help, naging successful itong programa natin upang makapagbigay ng serbisyong medikal sa mga residente ng Barangay Manungkaling, Mamasapano, Maguindanao Del Sur" Candao added.
Salim Abdul, a senior citizen expresses his gratitude as he was able to avail free check-up and free medicines. " Su mga mayaba na programa na masla ged a tabang sa lakami na mga senior citizen na miskin na di pakagaga papanggamot sa ospital," he said.
Despite under the heat of the sun, medical doctors, nurses, midwives, and other health workers were gathered to administer the surgical and medical mission.
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ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Ministry of Health along with different members of the parliament successfully handed over 7 state-of-the-art land ambulances, 1 patient transport vehicle, tulong medical assistance, Bemonc drugs, essential medicines, and licensure examination cash assistance worth PHP280,000 under Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF) 2022-2023.
In a statement, Assistant Secretary of Health Dr. Abdulhalik M. Kasim emphasized the significant impact of these projects in delivering an efficient and timely health services.
“This turnover emphasizes unity. The MOH cannot do all necessary process to cater everyone and create a sustainable health services except through a community approach where every stakeholders participate and support the healthcare sector,” Kasim said.
Member of the Parliament Atty. Laisa M. Alamia who has been pouring her resources to support the Ministry, laid out her plans to strengthen the support of her office to the MOH in response to countering Malnutrition, and increase the delivery of quality healthcare services all over BARMM.
Meanwhile, Members of the Parliament Atty. Jose I. lorena, Abdulkarim T. Misuari, Nurreedha Misuari, Hamid U. Malik, Don Mustapha A Loong, and former MP Sahie S. Udjah also expressed their resounding support for the development and modernization of Healthcare sector to respond to emergencies where timely interventions can make a life-saving difference.
“This 2024, we have prepared different menu that we assessed to be of great importance which we ask our esteemed Members of the Parliament to support in order to bolster and increase the capability of our Ministry,” Anisa A. Matuan said, MOH Chief of Planning as she presented the TDIF 2024 proposal before the members of the Parliament present during the turnover ceremony.
Among the Beneficiaries that received the Tulong Medical Assistance worth PHP500,000 each were Parang District Hospital, Sulu Provincial Hospital, and Maimbung District Hospital. While the ambulances were distributed to IPHO Basilan, Luuk District Hospital, Lamitan District Hospital, Maluso RHU, Sumisip District Hospital, Bongao RHU, Panamao District Hospital and Jolo RHU who recevied the PTV.
In addition, 6 selected students were also granted each worth PHP30,000 Licensure examination cash assistance.--------------------------------------