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27/04/2026

27/04/2026

📍 TALAKAYAN SA PIA I Department of Health Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao discusses World Immunization Week to promote the life-saving power of immunization.

27/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Department of Health – Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), in support and partnership with the City Health Office (CHO) of Cagayan de Oro City, launched the kickoff of World Immunization Week 2026 on April 22, 2026, held at the covered court of Consolacion Elementary School. With the theme “For every generation, Vaccines work,” the activity reinforced the importance of immunization in protecting individuals across all age groups and in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases.

The kickoff activity featured a vaccination drive aimed at increasing immunization coverage among children and the community, while also promoting awareness on the life-saving benefits of vaccines. This initiative also highlights the continued collaboration between local government units and DOH CHD-NM in strengthening routine immunization programs and ensuring accessible, safe, and effective vaccination services in the region.

The event was led by City Health Officer Rachel Dilla, with the presence of the DOH CHD-NM in the person of Assistant Regional Director Raymond G. Dela Cruz. Also notably present during the launching were Vice Mayor Jocelyn Rodriguez, Councilor Maximo Rodriguez, and Barangay Nazareth Captain Regine Rodriguez, demonstrating strong local collaboration for immunization efforts and community health initiatives. Through these partnerships, DOH CHD-NM continues to strengthen efforts towards achieving 95% of fully immunized children and ensuring that Bawat Pilipino, ramdam ang kalusugan.

Photo Courtesy of: Cagayan de Oro City Information Office

22/04/2026

22/04/2026

The Department of Health – Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) invites all non-institution-based (free-standing) ambulances and ambulance service providers to participate in the 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌–𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌) via Webex.

As frontline responders in emergency care, ambulance service providers play a critical role in saving lives and ensuring timely access to essential health services. This activity aims to ensure that all providers are aligned with current regulatory standards, while also enhancing their understanding of licensing requirements, operational protocols, and compliance guidelines. Through this, DOH CHD-NM seeks to further strengthen the quality, safety, and reliability of pre-hospital services across Northern Mindanao.

Register now through the QR Code and be part of contributing towards more responsive and life-saving emergency health services in the region.

Pre-Registration: https://forms.gle/GTfd7YjeBSRgfEKd8
Webex Link: Tinyurl.com/RLEDASPVirtualOrientation

22/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄-𝐇𝐑𝐌 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), in its continued pursuit of improving Human Resource Management systems and practices, has successfully attained the Bronze Award or Level II Accreditation under the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) last April 20, 2026 at the 3rd Floor Assembly Hall, DOH CHD-NM Compound.

PRIME-HRM, a flagship initiative of the Civil Service Commission, aims to professionalize human resource management in government agencies. Following the onsite assessment conducted on August 20 and 22 of the previous year, DOH CHD-NM notably met the Level II Maturity Indicators in competencies and practices of the four HR systems, namely; the Resource, Selection, and Placement (RSP), Learning and Development (L&D), Performance Management (PM), and Rewards & Recognition (R&R).

The turnover ceremony was graced by the Director IV of the Civil Service Commission Regional Office X, Regional Director Noemi Rabe-Torres, together with Ms. Maria Cristina Saligumba, Chief HR Specialist, and Ms. Julieta Reyes Supervising HR Specialist. This achievement reflects the DOH CHD-NM’s commitment to continuously improve its HR management and practices, ensuring quality and excellence in healthcare service delivery across Northern Mindanao.

22/04/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆!

• ONE [1] DENTIST III (SG 20)

Area of Assignment: BUKIDNON

✔ Bachelor of Science in Dentistry
✔ 2 years of relevant experience
✔ 8 hours of relevant training
✔ RA 1080

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

1. Signed Application Letter (indicating PRC ID number)
2. Fully Accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS) with recent one (1) passport-sized picture (𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟏𝟐 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) with Work Experience Sheet - downloadable at www.csc.gov.ph
3. Photocopy of Certificate of Eligibility/PRC License ID
4. Photocopy of Diploma and Transcript of Records
5. Photocopy of Relevant Training/and or Seminars Attended

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒:

1. Letter of Intent addressed to:

𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐎 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐘 𝐌. 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐏𝐈, 𝐉𝐑., 𝐌𝐃, 𝐌𝐏𝐇, 𝐅𝐏𝐒𝐌𝐒, 𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐎 𝐈𝐕
Director IV
Department of Health
Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao
J.V Serina Street, Carmen
9000, Cagayan de Oro City

For interested applicants, please present your documentary requirements at the Human Resource Development Unit (HRDU) office.

This office highly encourages all interested and qualified applicants, regardless of gender, civil status, age, Persons with Disability (PWD), ethnicity, members of Indigenous Communities, and those from any Sexual Orientation and Gender Identities (SOGI), are invited to apply.

The deadline for submission is on 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋, 𝟑𝟎 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Request for extension on submission of application with incomplete documents will not be entertained.

21/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐇𝐖 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐈𝐏𝐂𝐂 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) strengthened the capacity of Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) through the Interpersonal Communication and Community Engagement (IPCC) training, reinforcing their vital role in delivering people-centered immunization services.

The training featured three core modules: (1) Introduction to the National Immunization Program, which enhanced participants’ understanding of vaccine-preventable diseases and routine immunization services; (2) Interpersonal Communication, which developed skills in effectively engaging and counselling individuals and families to address concerns and improve health-seeking behaviors; and (3) Partnership Building and Engagement, which emphasized collaboration with community stakeholders to support local health initiatives. Participants were also introduced to the use of Kobo Collect as a social listening tool to systematically capture community feedback and inform more responsive service delivery.

To ensure practical application, BHWs actively engaged in simulation exercises through role-playing, allowing them to navigate real-life communication and counselling scenarios. The sharing of field experiences fostered meaningful discussions and peer learning, equipping participants with effective strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and confidently respond to community concerns.

21/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐇𝐒 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬

The Department of Health – Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), through the Local Health Systems Development Cluster (LHSDC), conducted the Integrated Orientation on Local Health Systems (LHS) Tools and Initiatives on April 6–7, 2026 at De Luxe Hotel. The activity aimed to strengthen the capacity of local health officers and program managers in guiding Local Government Units (LGUs) toward more efficient, responsive, and resilient health systems in line with the Universal Health Care Act.

The orientation provided updates and guidance on key LHS tools and processes, including the Local Government Unit Health Scorecard (LGU-HSC), Local Investment Plan for Health (LIPH), Annual Operational Plan (AOP), Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Connect, Underserved and Unserved Areas (UUA), Good Practices in Health (GPH), and Performance-Based Incentives (PBI). Participants engaged in data collation, consolidation, and validation activities, as well as aligning timelines for the submission of major reports.

Through a combination of lectures, interactive workshops, group discussions, and planning exercises, the activity enhanced participants’ competencies in applying these tools to improve local health service delivery. This initiative underscores DOH CHD-NM’s continued commitment to empowering LGUs and advancing integrated, people-centered health systems across Northern Mindanao towards achieving Universal Health Care.

20/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟 “𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝” 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

The Department of Health Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) successfully conducted the 2nd Quarter People-Centered Health Event for April, anchored on the theme “Get Vaccinated: World Immunization Week,” with its kick-off held in Kitaotao, Bukidnon on April 8 and 10, 2026. The initiative aimed to strengthen immunization advocacy through a community-driven and evidence-based approach.
On April 8, DOH CHD-NM facilitated a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with selected parents and guardians to assess their health literacy, perceptions, and concerns on vaccination. Key insights generated from the discussion informed the enhancement of communication and advocacy strategies to better address community needs.

The culminating activity on April 10 featured health lectures, presentation of FGD findings, and interactive booths promoting immunization awareness. Advocacy was further amplified through engaging contests such as the Bakuna Hero Vaccination Advocacy Costume Contest, Canvass Poster-Making Contest, and Bakuna Champion Vaccination Reels Challenge, fostering active community participation and creative expression.

The activity was conducted in coordination with the Provincial Health Office (PHO) Bukidnon, Local Government Unit of Kitaotao, Municipal Health Office, and PDOHO Bukidnon, highlighting a unified effort to advance immunization and safeguard community health.

20/04/2026

𝐃𝐎𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐃-𝐍𝐌 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌𝐎𝐬

The Department of Health Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM), through the Health Education and Promotion Unit (HEPU), conducted a five-day Risk Communication and Community Engagement – Infodemic Management (RCCE-IM) training for Development Management Officers (DMOs) across the region on April 13–17, 2026 at Villa Paraiso Resort, Mambajao, Camiguin. The initiative aimed to enhance the region’s capacity to deliver timely, accurate, and people-centered health communication, particularly during public health emergencies.

The RCCE-IM training is a structured capacity-building program designed to equip health personnel with essential competencies in risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management. It emphasized the development of clear and evidence-based messaging, proactive community engagement strategies, and effective approaches to address misinformation and disinformation that may hinder public health efforts.

Through this initiative, DOH CHD-NM reinforces its commitment to building a resilient health communication system—one that fosters public trust, supports informed decision-making, and ensures communities remain well-informed and protected during times of crisis.