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COTABATO CITY - To accelerate program implementation, the Safe Motherhood Program of the Ministry of Health—BARMM conducted a Program Implementation Review on January 23 – 26, 2023 at Bihing Tahik, Tawi-Tawi to ensure smooth implementation of the Safe Motherhood Program.The activity aims to identify gaps hindering the achievement of the safe motherhood initiative goals and to make appropriate recommendations which would promote Maternal and Neonatal Survival.
Furthermore, the activity highlighted the needed interventions that should be implemented at community level at facility level and Indicators for monitoring Maternal and Neonatal Health.
The four-day activity also highlighted the recognition and awards to the “Best Safe Motherhood Program Implementors” whose goals are to strengthen and intensify the health system of the Safe Motherhood Program to achieve that every Bangsamoro woman will have full access to health services towards making their pregnancy and delivery safer.
Minister Rizaldy L. Piang, MD said "Ang Safe Motherhood ay malaking bagay kasi lahat tayo ay galing sa nanay so dapat safe lagi ang nanay. Kasama na dyan na kaylangan knowledgeable ang husband pati na ang kamag-anak tungkol sa blood donation kung saan bahagi din ng paghahanda para sa panganganak ng mga ina, pati na din ang vaccination para ma prevent ang ano mang infection at ang regular check up"
BARMM's Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim said the women's health is one of the utmost priorities of the Bangsamoro Government.
"As we always claim and say we see the future of Bangsamoro Region through the eyes of the children and in order to raise great children we value the health and welfare of the mothers," Ebrahim said.
"I would like to appreciate the hard work and commitment of IPHO health workers in rendering their service or even their lives during and after the pandemic just to provide health care service to our mothers in the region," he added.
Dr. Abdulhalik Kasim, Assistant Secretary for Health said safe motherhood program is one of the most important program of the Ministry of Health "Pinapahalagaan natin sa MOH ay ang ating mga nanay simula sa paglilihi, pagbubuntis, panganganak pati na ang postpartum"
The activity was successfully conducted and was led by the Safe Motherhood Program Coordinator Michelle Lu, RN, RM, under the direction of Dr. Analyn G. Dimapanat together with the Newborn Care Program Team, Ms. Bai Princess Allyssa B. Akmad, RN, Newborn Care Program Coordinator and Ms. Halmira P. Nul, RN, Regional Assistant Newborn Screening Coordinator.
The National Safe Motherhood Program Coordinator, Ms. Zenaida Dy Recidoro, RN, MPH, attended the said event and shared the same objective as the MOH - BARMM.
Other officials that attended the said activity were, Dr. Abdulhalik M. Kasim, Assistant Secretary of Health, Dr. Tato Usman, Director II for Operations Bureau, Laxaman Bangcola, Director II for Admin and Finance, Engr. Imbran Banisilan, Engineer V, Ms. Saida Diocolano-Ali, Regional HEPO. Emran G. Mohammad, Chief of Staff and Executive Assistant II, and Ustadz Saadawi H. Said Mamaluba, Muslim Religious Leader.
Participants are from IPHO Maguindanao, Lanao Del Sur, Tawi-Tawi, City Helath Office of Cotabato, Marawi and Special Geographic Areas.
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The Member of the Parliament Said M. Sheik organized a medical outreach program converging with the MOH-BARMM last January 28, 2023 at Lanao Del Norte and Lanao Del Sur.The said MOP distributed over 500 hygiene kits to the selected Asatidz in the said provinces. A total of 288 hygiene kits were distributed in the LDS, while 242 distributed in the LDN.
The hygiene kits includes: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, malong, underwear, etc.
COTABATO CITY – Various health leaders in the Bangsamoro gov't on Monday, Jan. 30 vowed to prioritize healthcare and foster stronger collaboration among healthcare providers.During the first universal healthcare summit held in Acacia Hotel Davao City, officials from the central office of the Department of Health, Ministry of Health - BARMM, with the cities and provincial health officials affirmed their full support for the full implementation of the Universal Healthcare Law.
The UHC will help ensure every Filipino is healthy, protected from health hazards and risks, and has access to affordable, quality, and available health services that are suitable to the needs of the people.
The Bangsamoro Universal Health Care Implementing Rules and Regulations in April 2021 paved the way for stakeholders to define the parameters of the duties, responsibilities, and corresponding accountabilities of various agencies such as the Ministry of Health (MOH), PhilHealth, Ministry of Interior and Local Government, and Local Government Units.
“We will make sure that our health facilities are staffed with passionate and competent healthcare workers and that every medical facility has the right people in place, happy and well-compensated,” said Minister Rizaldy L. Piang, MD, as he emphasized the importance of a financially stable health system where people from all walks of life, including the elderly, the poor, and the vulnerable, can access health services at an affordable price.
Since the start of his term, Piang has pledged to further develop the health sector in the region, recognizing his constituents as the "greatest assets" of the province.
He said the BARMM continues to improve and expand its healthcare infrastructure to increase the capacities of all government-managed hospitals in the province.
The USAID is committed to supporting UHC implementation in BARMM, "We shall work within the parameters of the BARMM health activities focucing on cooperative governance, special health funds, and on the establishment of a functional health care provider," said Michelle Lang-A, Director of the Office of Health.
To build a strong foundation for the health system, former president Rodrigo Duterte signed the Universal Healthcare Act that automatically enrolls all Filipinos in the National Health Insurance Program and prescribes complementary reforms in the health system.
This gives citizens access to the full continuum of health services they need while protecting them from financial hardships.
DOH Undersecretary Dr. Abdullah Dumma, Jr., MOH Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang, and Deputy Minister Dr. Zul Qarneyn Abas were among the delegates during the activity.
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Cotabato City—In celebration of the 4th Bangsamoro Foundation Day, the Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with the Integrated Provincial Health Office of Maguindanao, conducted a mobile blood donation activity on Wednesday, January 25 at the Bangsamoro Government Center in Cotabato City.“Special appreciation to voluntary non-remunerated blood donors or those who give their blood without asking for any payment,” Piang said.
He further stressed that the activity is also a way of raising awareness on the global need for safe blood and encourage more people to donate freely.
“Donated blood is essential because it helps patients survive pregnancy complications, dengue, accident injuries, and surgical and cancer treatment.” Piang noted.
“We want to establish a solidarity act which encourages every family, in a spirit of unity, collaboration and empowerment, to voluntarily donate blood and make it as a way of life,” he added.
“Ang dugo ay hindi pwedeng i-manufacture ng tao. Tanging mga donasyon ng dugo ang maaari lamang pagkuhanan ng dugo ng mga nangangailangan nito. Kung kaya't nagpapasalamat ako sa mga donors at partners natin sa pagsasagawa ng ganitong blood donation activity. Ang dugo na makukuha natin mula sa activity na ito ay para sa lahat ng Bangsamoro (Blood cannot be manufactured by humans. Only blood donations can be obtained from those who need it. That's why, I thank our donors and partners for this blood donation activity. The blood we will get from this activity is for all Bangsamoro),” Piang said.
The activity was attended by MOH staff, and headed by attending physicians Dr. Pancho A. Cruz IPHO Dr. Maylilene Fuentes. At least 70 bags of blood were collected from donors.
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