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351554423 252525567356945 8720029443606064665 nCOTABATO CITY - To celebrate the World TB Day, the Ministry of Health - BARMM together with Philippine Business for Social Progress through its Advancing Client-centered Care and Expanding Sustainable Services for TB (PBSP ACCESS TB) launched KonsulTayo Mobile campaign on Tuesday to bring comprehensive primary care services down to the community level.
As part of the Konsultayo Arangkada Campaign, the mobile clinic will be a good intervention to support and achieve a better healthcare system in BARMM.
It is also a part of the primary healthcare initiative of DOH and PBSP ACCESS TB. The celebration is part of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
In addition, the mobile clinc will provide free chest x-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), specimen collection and transportation, and other healthcare services for the Bangsamoro.
Recognizing the importance of primary care, the DOH developed the “Konsultayo Arangkada” campaign to mainstream the reform and help the public understand the kind and quality of services they can expect under a primary care-focused health system.
Further, PBSP Executive Director Elvin Ivan Uy led the ceremonial turn-over, PBSP ACCESS TB Strategy Area Manager Jerome Triñona, MOH Chief of Staff Ms. Ethel Grace U. Aurelio, JD, MOH Chief Administrative Officer Engr. Mona-Ali C. Pandita, MPA, MOH Infectious Diseases Cluster Head Dr. Alexander Ampatuan, and MOH employees.
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350777326 265092659391951 7459033646415086928 nCOTABATO CITY - Some health officials from the Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) headed by Minister Rizaldy Piang have attended the benchmarking for the establishment of a medical school in the BARMM.
This was bared by Cebu Normal University and Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
"The activity aimed to learn the experiences of Cebu Normal University and VSMMC in establishing a medical school. The learning experiences hopefully will help BARMM in establishing a medical school in the BARMM region," Minister Piang said.
The delegation met with Dr. Gerry Aquino the Chief of the Hospital of Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, the President of Cebu Normal University, and Under Secretary Abdullah Dumama Jr. of the Department of Health.
Minister Piang was accompanied by Dr. Sema Dilna of the Cotabato State University and its officials, Dr. Ismael Dimaren of CRMC and its officials, and Dr. Ibrahim Pangato Jr. of the Cotabato Sanitarium Hospital, they claimed it “would like to benchmark with the growth of our Bangsamoro region.”
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346836364 575417074706416 7559774746331470973 nDuring the third day of the ocular visit and monitoring by Health Minister Rizaldy Piang, a comprehensive medical outreach campaign was launched at the municipal gym of Bubong Lanao del Sur on May 26.
Medical consultation, dental services, immunization services, circumcision and provisions of essential medicines are the services offered during the said outreach program.
Minister Piang and other health officials also visited Rural Health Units (RHUs) on the Municipality of Ramain, Buadiposo Buntong, Taraka, Tamparan and Wao District Hospital.
Chief of Hospital Dr. Asnawi Dalidig expressed his profound gratitude for the Wao District Hospital being a part of the ocular visits.
"We look forward to a continued collaboration and sharing of best practices that will lead to advancement of Health Care services throughout the Bangsamoro Region as we conclude this visit, we are filled with the renewed sense of purpose and determination " Dr. Dailidig said.
"The Minister insightful observation, recommendations and guidance will undoubtedly shape our future endeavors and help us to deliver even better health care outcomes for our patients" he added.
Meanwhile, Dr. Potri Disomimba, Chief of Tamparan District Hospital who was also a recipient of 4th Mindanao Governance and Leadership Excellence Award welcomes the health officials and extends her warmest appreciation for being part of the said visits.
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345230436 292622249861095 770733227425405313 nOcular visits and monitoring of Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang continues on its second day at Marawi City Health Office and Marantao, Piagapo, Saguiran Rural Health Units on May 25.
Along with his fellow MOH officials, Minister Piang paid a courtesy visit to the offices of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal "Bombit" Adiong, Jr., Marawi City Mayor Atty. Majul Gandamra and Mayor Jalalodin Angin of Saguiran Municipality
A general health assembly was also held, attended by health professionals and local government representatives under the leadership of Governor Adiong, at the Mindanao State University (MSU) International Convention Center.
In addition, 76 newly appointed and promoted personnel took their oaths with the presence of Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang, Director II for Admin and Finance Laxaman Bangcola and Dr. Nihaya Macasindil-Unda of IPHO LDS.
Vaccination updates of MR-OPV SIA and some health facilities issues and concerns were discussed in the said general assembly.
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