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COTABATO CITY - The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao has talked about the regional perspective on the programs of mental health in the region through a consultative meeting with the line agencies in this city.Dr. Ehsan D. Paudac, cluster head of non-communicable diseases who led Tuesday's focus group discussion (FGD) and consultation with different local stakeholders here, said the mental health programs should reflect the border spectrum of the population to make them more effective in addressing mental health issues in the region.
He said there have been numerous meetings and consultations with the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government, Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education, Ministry of Social Services and Development, Ministry of Labor and Employment,Bangsamoro Women Commission, Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, Pro BARMM, Commission on Human Rights, Regional Darul Ifta’ BARMM and Office of MP Ras Mitmug.
"We will also strengthen coordination with rural health units regarding mental health action programs so that at their level they will be able to handle our Bangsamoro compatriots who are mentally ill," Paudac said.
The program highlight republic act No. 11036 also known as the Mental Health Act which aimed at establishing a national mental health policy for the purpose of enhancing the delivery of integrated mental health services, promoting and protecting the rights of person utilizing psychiatric, neurologic and psychosocial health services.
One of the participants said she hopes that the discussion would generate more substantive programs on mental health, especially among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
"They thought that when you say 'PWDs', it's only limited to physical handicaps. People would not usually include those with mental challenges," she noted.
Paudac said that after the regional consultative meeting and gathered all the concerns from the level, a public consultation will be rolled out to the stakeholders.
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MAGUINDANAO - Iranun Communities from Matanog and other neighboring communities received free healthcare services during the medical outreach program conducted by the Office of the Parliament Member Ibrahim Ali, Wednesday.The one-day joint community outreach program was held at Barangay Sapad Covered Court, Matanog, Maguindanao in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Integrated Provincial Health Office Maguindanao.
Rohina P. Ali, Political Affairs Officer said the mission is a continuous effort of the parliament members' office to help the residents of Matanog, especially in the provision of free wheelchairs and hearing aids to the target beneficiaries.
“We thank MOH and the Local Governement Unit for helping our people. Ang medical mission na ito ay malaking tulong dahil marami tayong mga kababayan na mahihirap…na walang pera…walang pambili ng gamot…walang pambayad sa doctor. Napakagandang programa ito ng Bangsamoro Government na tumulong lalo na sa mga nangangailangan,” she said.
Volunteer doctors provided free medical consultation to over 500 patients composed of adults, children, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities.
According to Sanaira Ali, the sitting mayor said most of the residents in their community are earning below minimum wage and are struggling with their daily expenses.
“We need government support to address some of the vital needs of our constituents. I thank Bangsamoro Government for their immediate response and for providing assistance to our citizens.” The Bangsamoro Transition Authority and partner agency previously conducted a medical outreach program in the whole Bangsamoro region.
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CAMP DARAPANAN, Sultan Kudarat - Office of the Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim organized a medical outreach program in Camp Darapanan, Maguindanao on Monday that benefitted at least 500 people.In a briefer Marhom Ebrahim representative from the OCM, said the outreach program, conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health (MOH)-BARMM and the Integrated Provincial Health Office - Maguindanao, seeks to bring government services to far-flung communities in the region.
"We have chosen to put a health program here because this community is far from the city, it is difficult for people here to go a long way to consult specialists," Ebrahim said.
Ebrahim said the team from the MOH-BARMM offered medical consultation, free circumcision, eye screening with free glasses, and distributed medicines and vitamins, particularly for children.
The group also distributed hygiene kits that include toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, and towel.
“We also handed out food packs to our beneficiaries,” Ebrahim said.
Abdulkarim M. Solaiman, 59, lauded the Chief Minister and its partners for choosing Camp Darapanan as a recipient of basic services and medical programs.
He said the smiles that the recipients showed were indications of their appreciation for the Government’s efforts.
Ebrahim said the program was just the beginning for the series of activities planned for remote communities in the BARMM.
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The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, through its Minister Zul Qarneyn Abas, MD, on Tuesday visited its weeklong special vaccination drive in Maguindanao to improve the province's COVID-19 vaccination rate.According to the special vaccination days latest cumulative vaccination coverage as of May 21, 2022, the province has now 74% or 51,939 of its total population that has been vaccinated against COVID-19. As suggested by the World Health Organization, the vaccination coverage needs to reach 80% of the community to attain herd immunity.
The special vaccination activities were conducted in schools, private hospitals, public markets, military camps, and government offices, with mobile teams to reach far-flung areas so that all sectors can be involved in the campaign against COVID-19.
"With the help of our local government units and partner agencies, Muslim Religious Leaders we have been able to increase vaccination coverage in the area,"
"We also did a lot of strategies such as putting a fixed post on our barangays and we really strengthened the information drive as we conducted our weekly group discussion activity to keep our community well informed about the COVID-19 vaccine," Public Health Nurse of Nuro, Upi,said during the extensive vaccination drive in Maguindanao.
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