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COTABATO CITY - Minister of Health Dr. Rizaldy L. Piang spearheaded the ocular visits and monitoring of Measles-Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA) in Rural Health Units (RHUs) and Hospitals at Lanao del Sur on May 24.The Minister and other MOH representatives have allotted three days for this activity to assess and evaluate the health facilities in hospitals and rural health units as well as to identify issues and concerns that can be used to improve the health conditions in the province of Lanao del Sur and the current status of MR-OPV SIA.
On the first day, health officials went to the RHUs at Kapatagan, Malabang, Calanogas, Pualas, Unayan District Hospital, Madalum, Bacolod Kalawi, and Balindong Municipal Hospital.
"Seeing our facilities and co-health personnel, exchanging information, and gradually carrying out our agreement as chief of hospitals to visit the hospitals in BARMM make this visit a great opportunity for us from the Region," said Minister Piang.
LDS Provincial Health Officer II Dr. Alinader Minalang also expressed his gratitude for the MOH's service, which has been continually improved, particularly with regard to the handling of health workers. "This activity is a clear manifestation of his sincere concern, his love, and of course his support to us health workers here in our province," Minalang said.
Minalang also said that the entire IPHO LDS, its constituents, district offices, hospitals, municipal offices, and RHUs have full support in any agenda of the Health Minister for the betterment of Bangsamoro's health.
As of May 24, the Province of Lanao del Sur reported having vaccinated 109,267 of the 118,247 target population for the measles-rubella vaccine and 29,917 of the 41,388 target population for the bivalent oral polio vaccine.
Vaccination against Measles and Polio will continue until May 31. The campaign targets children aged 0-59 months old for Oral Polio Virus and aged 9 to 59 months old for the Measles-Rubella Vaccine.
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COTABATO CITY - The Ministry of Health-BARMM conducted a series of Rapid Convenient Monitoring (RCM) in different provinces and cities in BARMM on Measles Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-OPV SIA) 2023.The MR-OPV SIA campaign aims to protect children against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs). Generally, it aims to immunize at least 95% of children nine (9) months to less than five (5) years old with the measles vaccine regardless of measles vaccination status, with a minimum of at least a 4-week interval from the last dose of MCV received.
At least 95% of children zero (0) to less than five (5) years old will be immunized with bOPV during the MR-OPV SIA, regardless of OPV/IPV vaccination status, with at least a 4-week interval from the last dose of bOPV received.
On the first and second days of the monitoring, a total of 347 were vaccinated. 74 were vaccinated ranging from 0-11 months, while 273 were vaccinated ranging from 12-59 months.
The RCM team conducted a house to house in different cities and municipalities: Cotabato City, Lamitan City, Marawi City, municipalities in Maguindanao Del Sur: Buluan, Datu Blah Sinsuat, Datu Paglas, Datu Unsay, GSKP, Mamasapano, Mangudadatu, Northern Kabuntalan, Rajah Buayan, Shariff Saydona, Sultan Sa Barongis, Talayan, and Sultan Kuradarat Municipality under Maguindanao Del Norte. Municipalities in Lanao Del Sur: Bumbaran, Calanogas, Kapai, Kapatagan, Pualas, Saguiran, Tagoloan, Tamparan, Tugaya, and Wao.
To ensure that all eligible children receive the necessary vaccines, the team made sure that the community understands the importance of the vaccination in order to protect their children from sickness and help prevent the spread of the disease.
The team is still looking forward that the number of children who will receive the vaccine would still go up as this is a month-long activity. The RCM team ensure that even the far flung areas in the said barangay will be included in the monitoring.
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The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region In Muslim Mindanao conducted a Rapid Convenience Monitoring or RCM at Barangay Penansaran, Datu Blah T Sinsuat on May 22, 2023.Led by the RCM Team and Integrated Provincial Health Office staff or IPHO, the monitoring aims to keep track on the recent Chikiting Ligtas vaccination for children against Measles, Rubella, and Polio. The two teams randomly selected 10 households and all of the children received the Oral Polio Vaccine or OPV.
Barangay Chairwoman Bai Myrna M. Sinsuat also had a feedbacking about the monitoring activity with the IPHO team. This includes the number of the children vaccinated, unvaccinated, deferred and number of those who refused and why.
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On April 27, 2023, one of the multi-awarded Bangsamoro in the field of Health, Michelle F. Lu, RN, RM, EMT received the “Philippine’s Most Empowered Nurse and Inspiring Public Servant of the year” Award – in the 5th Dangal ng Lahi Awards at the Baguio, Country Club, Baguio City.They deserve to be recognized with an exceptional award to ensure they can improve greater proficiency in what they do.
In dedicating her award, Lu said, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim for your unwavering commitment to moral governance in BARMM. As a model for good governance, you have inspired me and many others to strive for excellence in our own fields,"
"I would like to extend my special thanks to Minister of Health Minister Rizaldy Piang, MD and Director II for Publicb Health Ahmad-Fawadz Israel, MD for trusting me and giving me the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of our healthcare system in BARMM. Their support and guidance have been invaluable to me, and I am deeply grateful for their belief in my abilities,"
"I would also like to express my gratitude to the late Dr. Ameril Usman for his unwavering support and encouragement. His belief in me gave me the strength to pursue my goals and helped me to reach where I am today,"
"I would like to thank Dr. Alexander Ampatuan, Dr. Tato Usman, and Dr. Zul-Qarneyn Abas for pushing me to show the best in me. Their dedication to their work and their commitment to the betterment of our healthcare system has been a source of inspiration to me,"
"Finally, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the doctors, nurses, and midwives in different RHUs in BARMM. Your tireless efforts and dedication to your work are truly commendable. Your selfless service to the Bangsamoro people is a testament to the caring and compassionate nature of our healthcare professionals,"
Once again, thank you, Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, for your leadership and inspiration. I am proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the betterment of Barmm, and I will continue to work hard to uphold the values of moral governance that you have instilled in us,"
“I am sharing this recognition with all “Bangsamoro” health warriors. Above all, to Allah Subhanallah Wa Ta'ala, thank you for your goodness, faithfulness, love, and gift of service to humanity. It is truly an incredible feeling for me to be selected as a deserving individual for this distinction. I am truly indebted to all.”
May Allah bless us all!
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