PHO Samar: Health Promotion Unit

04/03/2026

💜 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲! 💜

In celebration of 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the Provincial Health Office Samar proudly honors the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of all women in our communities.

From homes to workplaces, from community leadership to public service, women continue to shape a healthier, stronger, and more empowered province.

Together, let us uplift one another and build communities where women thrive and lead with confidence. 💜

17/02/2026

The PHO team met yesterday with Mr. Shernan Jaboli for the Phase 2 discussion of the KOICA Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Project in Eastern Visayas. World Vision serves as the principal implementing agency, working closely with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Provincial Health Office Samar.

The discussion focused on strengthening maternal and child health services by enhancing facility capacity, sustaining the training of healthcare workers, and improving health outcomes for mothers and children across the province.

This continued partnership ensures alignment with government health priorities and promotes coordinated, efficient implementation of interventions at both community and health facility levels.

16/02/2026

Part 2 complete. ✅

Continuing our commitment to safety and resilience, DRRM-H Plan Part 2 strengthens our coordination, resource management, and emergency response systems. Our commitment does not end here—it continues through action, coordination, and vigilance.

11/02/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻—𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆! 💪

With the coordinated efforts of the Provincial Health Office Samar and Provincial DOH Office, Part 1 of our DRRM-H Plan is officially underway—laying the groundwork for a safer, stronger, and more resilient community. From assessing risks to coordinating responses, this plan ensures that every step we take is informed, strategic, and focused on protecting lives and livelihoods.

Together, we’re not just preparing for emergencies—we’re building a culture of safety, awareness, and readiness that benefits everyone. Let’s stay informed, stay ready, and stay safe! 💙

05/02/2026

HIV and AIDS has no Face! - Accurate information is our strongest protection - let's spread FACTS not fear.

05/02/2026

02/02/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩—𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫. ❤️

In celebration of 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, the Provincial Health Office Samar encourages everyone to take simple yet meaningful steps toward better heart health: 𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡, 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙪𝙥𝙨.

Let us work together in promoting heart-healthy lifestyles across our communities—because a healthy province starts with healthy hearts. 💓

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙉: 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙇𝙂𝙐𝙨/𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙨/𝘾𝙃𝙊𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙃𝙐𝙨

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Public Advisory No. 2026-004 | January 26, 2025

The Department of Health – Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH–EV CHD) hereby informs all Local Government Units (LGUs), Provincial Health Offices (PHOs), City Health Offices (CHOs), and Rural Health Units (RHUs) on the scheduled conduct of the Harmonized Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis (STH) in January 2026.

In line with this activity, the following key points are reiterated for proper guidance and implementation:
𝟭. 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - The MDA for Schistosomiasis in endemic areas targets individuals five (5) to sixty-five (65) years old. The recommended dosage of Praziquantel is 40 mg/kg body weight, to be administered for one (1) day, divided into two (2) to three (3) doses at four (4), six (6), or eight (8)-hour intervals. Administration must be done after a full meal.

𝟮. 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀 (𝗦𝗧𝗛) 𝗗𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 – Round 1 of deworming for STH covers individuals 1-19 years old. (Note: Round 2 of deworming is scheduled for July 2026)
- Albendazole: 200 mg (½ tablet) for children older than one (1) year but below two (2) years old; 400 mg (1 tablet) for children two (2) to nineteen (19) years old
- Mebendazole (if used): 500 mg for individuals one (1) to nineteen (19) years old
Deworming is conducted every six (6) months, and drugs should be administered within two (2) hours after a meal.

𝟯. 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀- During the conduct of MDA and deworming activities, healthcare workers are enjoined to closely monitor patients before, during, and after drug administration and to manage any adverse events based on severity. Adverse drug reactions associated with Praziquantel and Albendazole are generally mild and can be managed through appropriate and simple interventions.

𝟰. For detailed guidance, implementers are advised to visit the link and refer to the following issuances: 📌 bit.ly/Memorandums-MassDrugAdministration.

For inquiries or further clarification, please contact doh.cdu@ro8.doh.gov.ph.

For information and guidance.

23/01/2026

The Provincial Health Office Samar showed its support for National Autism Consciousness Week by wearing BLUE on January 23, 2026, standing in solidarity with individuals on the autism spectrum and advocating for greater awareness, acceptance, and inclusion. 💙