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27/10/2023

09/10/2023

Declaring the Second Week of October of Every Year as National Mental Health Week – Proclamation No. 452

19/09/2023

13th Celebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week

1. Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 588, s. 2004 declaring September 16 to 22, 2004 and every year thereafter as Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection (CPAP) Week (Enclosure No. 1), the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) and the Cerebral Palsy Association of the Philippines Inc. will commemorate the 13th Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection (CPAP) Week with the theme Rung sa Cerebral Palsy ay may Kaalaman, Maganda ang Kinabukasan.

2. This year’s observance aims to create an environment that will allow persons with cerebral palsy to enjoy productive lives through raising public awareness throughout the society.

3. To ensure the success of the week-long observance, all schools are encouraged to support the following activities:

a. hanging of streamers in conspicuous places; and

b. Conduct activities, which are uplifting and appropriate to the setting such as, but not limited to, the activities indicated in Enclosure No. 2 being spearheaded by the members of the CPAP National Working Committee.

4. The layout design of the streamer can be downloaded at the NCDA website, http://www.ncda.gov.ph.

5. For more information, all concerned may contact Mr. Rizalino R. Sanchez or Mr. Jayme J. Marino, National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA), NCDA Building, Isidora Street, Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City at telephone nos. (02) 951-5013 and (02) 932-6422 local 111 or mobile phone nos. 0920-906-2306; 0920-902-2296 or through email address, iecdncda@gmailcom or visit website address http: / /www.ncda.gov.ph.

6. Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.

(Mark Anthony Llego,2016).

05/09/2023

Preventing Obesity

When people hear the word obesity, they usually think of bulging bellies, jiggly flabs, and button-busting waistlines. While those are also things of concern, they are only a small part of the problem. With obesity, the bigger issue lies in the dangers that it can cause to a person’s health and wellbeing.

To put it simply, obesity is a complex disease which involves an excessive and unhealthy amount of body fats (World Health Organization). When this happens, not only does the body expand in size, the person also becomes increasingly at risk of developing life-threatening health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. Furthermore, obesity can also contribute to the worsening of psychological issues such as depression and low self-esteem.

Obesity Prevention Awareness Week is observed every first week of September by virtue of Proclamation No. 162 signed on Aug. 21, 1999, by former President Joseph Estrada. The proclamation noted that obesity was one of the country’s serious health problems.

For the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), this poses a major problem. According to a study conducted by Benguet State University with the assistance of the Regional Nutrition Committee, in 2019, it is estimated that over 50% employed in the Regional Line Agencies in the Cordillera are either overweight or obese. With this data, it can be said that more than half of the region’s government employees at the regional level have a higher chance of acquiring the aforementioned diseases related to obesity. For the general wellbeing of the populace and the region’s economic productivity, this issue may likely cause many negative complications in the long run if left unchecked.

Before it reaches that point, some things must be done. Fortunately, obesity can be prevented. In addition to government programs and initiatives from private institutions, each person should also take it upon themselves to keep themselves healthy and free from obesity. To do that, here are some helpful tips:

Maintain a healthy diet. A healthy diet is one that is able to maintain energy balance to carry out everyday tasks and ensure proper functioning of the body. Apart from energy balance, a healthy diet provides all the nutrients in the right amount needed by the body to function properly. To maintain a healthy diet, at least consume 400 grams of vegetables and fruits per day excluding starchy roots:

07/08/2023

Breastfeeding is an unsentimental metaphor for how love works, in a way. You don't decide how much and how deeply to love you respond to the beloved, and give with joy exactly as much as they want.

-Marni Jackson

02/08/2023

" The way to plan the family is natural family planning not contraception. In destroying the power of giving life, through contraception, a husband and wife is doing something to self, and so it destroys the gift of life in him or her"

- Mother Teresa

17/07/2023

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has declared July 17 of every year as National Physiatry Day.

Duterte signed on Thursday Proclamation No. 1017, which tasks the Department of Health (DOH) and relevant professional associations to identify programs and activities for the annual event.

The practice of physiatry, also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation, is a branch of medicine that aims to restore the quality of life and prevent the loss of ability to function of patients with physical impairments and disabilities.

In 2018, the World Health Organization revealed that musculoskeletal conditions are the second largest contributor to disability in persons worldwide.

Stroke and low back pain are among the leading causes of acquired disability in the Philippines, and according to the proclamation, the number of patients undergoing rehabilitation has "greatly increased" in the last four decades ( Joyce Ann L. Rocamora,2020).

04/07/2023

National Deworming Month is marked in January and July with the theme "Makilahok sa Oplan Goodbye Bulate para maging malusog, masigla, at matalino ang inyong mga anak!" to constantly urge the general public, in particular the parents, to get their children dewormed.

The Department of Health (DOH) continues to actively work to eradicate intestinal parasitism in children throughout the nation by administering anti-helminthic drugs in cooperation with schools and local government units (LGUs). It seeks to prevent and lessen Soil Transmitted Helminth Infections (STH), commonly referred to as intestinal worms, which continues to be a public health concern affecting children, expectant mothers, food handlers, farmers, and indigenous groups.

30/06/2023

" JUNE is National Organ and Blood Donation Awareness Month"

The Philippines "Organ Donation Act of 1991" updates the "1949 Act to legalize permissions to use human organs". Under the new legislation, each individual can donate all or any part of his body by way of legacy or will. The members of the family may also authorize such a donation in the absence of contrary intention by the decedent. Donations are only valid when made for therapy, research or medical education. International sharing of organs is recognized but subject to approval by the Department of Health. Regulations are about to be formulated in order to implement the Act which will be largely publicized to encourage donations (Ancog, AC).

World Blood Donor Day has a further purpose: to create wider awareness throughout the world about the need for availability and appropriate use of safe blood and blood products, and the need for many more people to make a commitment to regular voluntary unpaid blood donation.

The date of 14 June is the birthday of Karl Landsteiner (1868–1943), an Austrian biologist and physician, considered to be the “founder” of modern blood transfusion. Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood groups in 1901, developed the modern system of classification of blood groups, and identified, in 1937, together with Alexander S. Wiener, the Rhesus factor, thus enabling physicians to transfuse blood without endangering a patient’s life.

World Blood Donor Day provides a springboard for blood safety programmed and campaigns throughout the year, as well as wider activities to strengthen blood transfusion services. It is designed to complement rather than replace the national blood donor days or weeks that are organized in a number of countries. Some are held at the same time as World Blood Donor Day while others take place at different times of the year. (DILG,2023).

27/06/2023

"Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses"

- george washington carver -

23/06/2023

Scoliosis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. While it can affect individuals of all ages, it most commonly emerges during the growth spurt just before puberty. Scoliosis can have varying degrees of severity, and its causes are multifactorial, including genetic and environmental factors. Although most cases are mild, some individuals may develop more significant curvature that requires treatment and monitoring.

If you or someone you know exhibits any of the signs mentioned above, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis. The healthcare provider will conduct a physical examination and may order X-rays or other imaging tests to assess the extent of the spinal curvature. Early detection is crucial, as it allows for timely intervention and appropriate treatment options (Community Health of CEntral Washington).

20/06/2023

National Dengue Awareness Month is observed every June by virtue of Proclamation No. 1204 on April 21, 1998 by then President Fidel V. Ramos.

Dengue has been considered by the DOH as an all-year round disease which rises in incidence during the rainy season due to presence of more breeding places for disease-causing aedes aegypti type of mosquitoes (DILG,2023).