Provincial Health Office Davao del Sur

06/03/2026

𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 – 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Changing Diabetes in Children program was officially launched on February 26, 2026 at SM City Davao. This initiative aims to strengthen diabetes care for children and youth living with Type 1 diabetes.

Through this program, young people under the age of 25 may receive free life-saving medicines, blood glucose monitoring equipment, and other essential medical supplies to help them manage their condition and live healthier lives.

Diabetes in children can be recognized early. Watch out for these signs:
𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘭-𝘢𝘯 𝘶𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘰. 𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘺𝘪 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘯:

1️⃣ Feeling thirsty all the time – 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘦 𝘶𝘨 𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘸 𝘰 𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘪 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘶𝘩𝘢𝘸.

2️⃣ Going to the toilet more frequently than usual – 𝘚𝘪𝘨𝘦 𝘶𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘩𝘪 𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘴 𝘬𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯.

3️⃣ Feeling tired all the time – 𝘒𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘪 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘺 𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘬𝘶𝘴𝘰𝘨.

4️⃣ Rapid or unexplained weight loss – 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵 𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺 𝘬𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯.

5️⃣ If these signs appear, visit your nearest health facility for assessment – 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘨𝘢 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘢𝘥𝘵𝘰𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘰𝘭 𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢-𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘴𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳.

This program is led by Novo Nordisk, Humanity & Inclusion, and Roche through a public–private partnership committed to improving access to diabetes care for children and youth.

No child should die from diabetes.

20/02/2026

𝐊𝐮𝐬𝐨𝐠 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐚?

Pag-amping! Ania ang mga impormasyon nga angay natong masayran aron masiguro nato ang proteksyon sa pamilya batok sa Leptospirosis, karong tig-ulan.

Sukwahi sa gituohan sa kadaghanan, ang bakterya nga hinungdan sa Leptospirosis dili lamang gikan sa ihi sa ilaga. Hibalua kung unsa ni nga sakit, asa makuha, ug mga sintomas sa maong sakit.

20/02/2026

Karong panahon sa tag-ulan, atong likayan ang pag-adto sa tubig baha aron malikay sa sakit nga 𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗦!

PAHINUMDOM:
Hugasi dayon ang lawas gamit ang tubig ug sabon kung nabasa ka sa baha ug pagpakonsulta sa doktor!

19/01/2026

The Measles–Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) Kick-off Activity officially started today. This activity marks the beginning of the intensified immunization campaign aimed at protecting children against measles and rubella.

Parents and guardians were advised to bring their children aged 6 months to 59 months to the designated fixed and temporary vaccination posts in their respective areas.

09/01/2026

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08/01/2026

08/10/2025

19/08/2025

Celebrating the 2025 National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍚

The Provincial Health Office of Davao del Sur, together with the eight RHU municipalities and one city, conducted a program with the theme "Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!" at Benrose Place, Barangay Soong, Digos City on July 31, 2025. This year's culminating program highlights a collective commitment to making nutritious food accessible for all. The event featured inspiring messages, a pledge to combat food insecurity, and creative contests like NutriBook and poster-making. Together, let’s strengthen the fight against malnutrition and build a healthier Philippines!

23/06/2025

The RHU Kiblawan conducted its first-ever Cervical Cancer Awareness Month event on May 23, 2025, with the theme 'Babae, Mahalaga Ka!' The activity was held in the Municipality of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur, and was attended by healthcare workers from the local community. One of the guest speakers, Dr. Kamille Lika Mari G. Arellano, OB-GYNE, emphasized the importance of early detection in advocating for women’s health. Jonna May D. Sarona, RN, led a session on Chest Breast Examination Training for all participants. Also present at the event was Mrs. Riza R. Dacalos, RN, MPH, Health Education Promotion Officer II of the Provincial Health Office of Davao del Sur, who supported the advocacy and community engagement efforts.

This event is to raise awareness about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of regular screening. It aims to educate the public on the role of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in causing cervical cancer and to promote the HPV vaccine and Pap tests as vital tools for early detection and prevention. It also honors those affected by cervical cancer and encourages communities, healthcare providers, and policymakers to support efforts toward eliminating this preventable disease.

30/05/2025

To help control the spread of Monkeypox (MPOX), the Provincial Governor’s Office has issued Executive Order No. 20, Series of 2025. This order mandates the use of face masks and the strict observance of health protocols throughout the province.

Let’s all do our part to protect ourselves and our communities. Follow the guidelines and stay safe, Davsuranon!

29/05/2025