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HEALTH

DOH-ARMM to probe Buluan hospital on mother-child case

KIDAPAWAN CITY – The Department of Health in the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and the Buluan District Hospital in
Buluan, Maguindanao is investigating the case of a baby who was decapitated
during delivery to save the mother.

Dr. Kadil Sinolinding, ARMM health chief, said
he formed a body to probe the incident.The mother was not identified.

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ARMM distributes medicine, birthing equipment in Maguindanao, Lanao Sur

COTABATO CITY –The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), through its Health, Education, Livelihood, Peace and Governance and Synergy (HELPS) program, distributed on Tuesday supplies of medicines and birthing equipment to 19 barangays in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao.Lawyer Laisa Alamia, ARMM executive secretary, said the medical supplies will be provided to the birthing clinics or health facilities located in outlying barangays in the region to help decrease maternal and infant deaths.”ARMM HELPS is the region’s banner program that aims to bring a convergence of gov

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NorCot BNS attend Congress, vows improved health services

KIDAPAWAN
CITY – Health programs for all villages in North Cotabato are expected to push
forward and become more innovative as the province hosted the 3rd
Barangay Nutrition Scholars on Saturday.

Held
at the provincial gymnasium, the Congress with the theme Malusog, Mapayap at
Ligtas na Mamamayan, Serbisyong Totoo Kailangan,” was attended by 668 BNS from
17 municipalities and one city.

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IPs under Theater Arts Workshop

KIDAPAWAN
CITY – To show and preserve its culture, the Indigenous Peoples were given the
opportunity to show more after they graduated from Theater Arts Guild Workshop
here.

About
50 IPs from various tribal groups in North Cotabato received the certificates
of participation under the training provided by Dayong Dayon” health campaign of
IP-Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition or IP MNCHN Project Mindanao.

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Tacurong LGU intensifies drive vs. dengue

TACURONG
CITY--The Department of Health through the City Sanitation Section of the
Office for City Health Services conducted a Dengue Larval Survey at Barangay
Poblacion on November 21, 2014. This is an initiative to monitor and prevent
propagation of dengue-carrying mosquitoes in vulnerable areas. Surveillance
stickers that bear the result of each survey are posted on inspected households
for proper monitoring. According to DOH, it is important to get rid of breeding
ground of dengue mosquitoes. Water supplies must be covered with a lid to

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SoCot health office prepares for ebola virus

KORONADAL CITY - To prevent the possibility of the deadly virus from coming to town andspreading, health authorities in South Cotabato has started strengthening its campaign against the deadly Ebola Virus. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido Jr, South Cotabato provincial health officer, said that after meeting with the Provincial Epediomology and Surviellance Unit (PESU) his office is now closely coordinating with other offices of the provincial government, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and other government agencies.

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Country's first, modern Halal slaughterhouse rising in Cotabato City

COTABATO CITY – The first andstate of the art halal slaughterhouse in the country is rising in Cotabato City. Another slaughterhouse that will cater exclusively to hogs is also undergoing renovation and rehabilitation. ”Halal” is an Arabic word that means permissible or allowed according to Islamic laws. Mayor Japal Guiani Jr said the modern halal slaughterhouse, situated in Barangay Tamontaka, Cotabato City, is expected to be operational by the end of the year. Dr.

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DOH-ARMM forms Tawi-Tawi task force ebola

COTABATO CITY - The Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has formed Tawi-Tawi ebola task force to monitor the entry of illegal migrants from Malaysia and other neighboring countries. It was part of our readiness on the possibility of entry of persons with the dreaded virus, Dr.

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Hypertension leading cause of death in Mlang

MLANG, North Cotabato -The municipal health office of Mlang in North Cotabato has intensified its campaign for healthy living after it found out that hypertension continuous to be the leading cause of death this year and in the last 5 years. Dr. Glecerio Sotea, Mlang municipal health chief, said hypertension cases became his priority after deaths due to hypertension become rampant in town. Sotea said an average of 60 to 80 people died due to hypertension yearly which he attributed to incorrect healthy lifestyles.

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ARMM forms Task Force Ebola

COTABATO CITY –
The Department of Health in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (DOH-ARMM)
has formed a task force that will monitor possible entry of persons with Ebola
virus.

Dr. Kadil
Sinolinding, DOH-ARMM regional secretary, said the Task Force Ebola will have
personnel highly trained to handle cases should there is one in the region.

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