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Sablan Municipal Health Office, Rural Health Unit, Central Poblacion, Sablan (2025)

20/10/2025

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 |
📢 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐚

Issued in line with the Department of Health–CAR Advisory dated October 15, 2025

In view of the increase in reported flu-like illnesses in the region and to ensure the health and well-being of all personnel, the Sablan Municipal Health Office reminds everyone to observe the following preventive measures to mitigate the transmission of influenza and other respiratory infections within our workplaces.

𝐀. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
1. Maintain good hand hygiene – Wash hands frequently with soap and water, or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
2. Practice proper cough etiquette – Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing.
3. Wear a mask if you have flu-like symptoms or are in crowded indoor settings.
4. Avoid close contact with individuals showing symptoms of flu or other respiratory infections.
5. Stay home when unwell to prevent spreading the illness to others.
6. Maintain a healthy lifestyle – Eat nutritious foods, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly to boost immunity.

𝐁. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
1. Ensure proper ventilation in offices and common areas.
2. Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, and equipment.
3. Report to your immediate supervisor if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Visit the Sablan RHU or the nearest health station for medical consultation, and stay home if unwell.
4. Get vaccinated against influenza as recommended by health authorities.

Together, let us prevent the spread of flu and safeguard the well-being of everyone to keep our workplaces safe and healthy.

𝗗𝗔'𝗝𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗡

19/10/2025

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐞: 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫-𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐠

In celebration of Filipino Elderly Week 2025, the Barangay Kamog health team conducted home visitations on October 14, 2025, at Sitio Kidpol. Led by Midwife Janet Mendoza, together with the Barangay Health Worker, HRH Nurse, and Barangay Kagawad on Health and Sanitation, the team visited senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children under five for household profile updates and health monitoring. Maintenance medicines were delivered, particularly to those with orthopedic conditions, while health and wellness concerns were addressed. The activity reflects the community’s deep respect and care for the elderly—recognizing them as vital pillars of every Filipino family.

𝘿𝘼'𝙅𝘼𝙏 𝙎𝘼𝘽𝙇𝘼𝙉

19/10/2025

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐤 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐲: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲
October 13, 16, and 17, 2025 | By the PuroKalusugan Team

In support of the Department of Health’s Purok Kalusugan Program, the Balluay Barangay Health Station (BHS) team—composed of the LGU Midwife, HRH Nurse, and Barangay Health Workers—implemented a series of community-based health activities from October 13 to 17, 2025.

The team participated in 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐩-𝐊𝐚𝐩 at Omas Ampaguey Integrated School, promoting the “𝐍𝐨 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭”advocacy among learners. Routine immunization was also conducted to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. House-to-house visits in Sitio Central, Jappa, Peril, Bodiweng, Bengkagan, and Divang included health monitoring, PhilHealth Konsulta registration, PhilPEN risk assessments, and provision of ComPak medications.

Health education focused on non-communicable diseases, proper medication adherence, and the “7 Healthy Habits.” The team also led Zumba sessions, community clean-up drives, and discussions on the eight Purok Kalusugan health priorities—showing their dedication to accessible and sustainable health care for all Balluay residents.

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𝔻𝔸'𝕁𝔸𝕋 𝕊𝔸𝔹𝕃𝔸ℕ

19/10/2025

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗴: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆

Barangay Kamog’s commitment to promoting healthier communities was once again demonstrated during its 2nd Quarter Barangay Assembly held on October 18, 2025, at the Michael G. Angel Elementary School grounds. Assigned health staff Ms. Janet Mendoza and Ms. Ganiefer Onay delivered behavioral change campaigns emphasizing the importance of healthy practices and active community participation.

Topics discussed included Pinggang Pinoy and the 10 Kumainments as guides for proper nutrition, along with discussions on non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. The team also presented the top barangay morbidity cases, reminded residents of the services offered at the Barangay Health Station (BHS), and shared updates on the upcoming HEALTHIER Benguet Caravan and risk assessment activities.

One-on-one health promotion sessions were also conducted at the temporary Barangay Health Station.

𝑫𝑨'𝑱𝑨𝑻 𝑺𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑨𝑵

19/10/2025

𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒂 𝒅𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝟐𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒕𝐞𝐫 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒚 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒚

Barangay Pappa Health Station, through its assigned health personnel, actively collaborated with the Barangay Council during the 2nd Semester Barangay Assembly on October 18, 2025, to promote public health and strengthen community engagement. The event, held in partnership with the Benguet Philippine Red Cross, featured a mass blood donation drive along with various health and wellness activities.

The program opened with an energetic Zumba session promoting physical fitness and supporting the proposed Executive Order establishing a weekly fitness program in the barangay. Nutritionist-Dietician Ms. Maryflor Martin shared valuable insights on proper nutrition and healthy eating habits, while Ms. Gemma Tolmod and Ms. Aprila Ann Lomboy conducted behavioral change campaigns on preventive measures against leptospirosis, hand, foot, and mouth disease, cervical and breast cancer, school-based immunization, and road safety.

The bloodletting activity showcased the community’s compassion and unity, resulting in six successful blood donors and five deferrals—an inspiring testament to Barangay Pappa’s commitment to health and wellness.

𝑫𝑨'𝑱𝑨𝑻 𝑺𝑨𝑩𝑳𝑨𝑵

19/10/2025

𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝

The Sablan Municipal Health Office continues its commitment to safeguarding public health through regular microbiological water sampling, ensuring that every household in the community has access to safely managed drinking water services. On October 8, 2025, the team led by Municipal Sanitation Inspector Ms. Charina Madarang conducted water collection activities at the Shelpi main water sources and intake tanks supplying Sitio Peday of Kamog, Sitios Palali and Salat of Poblacion, and Sitio Monglo of Bayabas. She was assisted by Mr. Ramsey Quinio, one of the Sablan LGU Patient Transport Vehicle drivers, Mr. Dexter Camacho of the Monglo-Bayabas Water Association, and Mr. Julius Lawana, President of Peday-Shelpi Waterworks.

Microbiological sampling aims to detect possible contamination and ensure that the water distributed to households meets the quality standards set by the Department of Health. Through these consistent monitoring efforts, the municipality reaffirms its dedication to providing safe, clean, and reliable water for all Sablan residents.

𝗗𝗔'𝗝𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗡

19/10/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐚

Barangay Pappa Health Station, led by Midwife Ms. Gemma Tolmod and DOH-HRH Nurse Ms. Aprila Lomboy, conducted handwashing demonstrations and drills for Pappa Multi-Grade School students on October 17, 2025. The activity, held in celebration of Global Handwashing Day observed every October 15, aimed to teach students the importance of proper hand hygiene in preventing common illnesses such as diarrhea, flu, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Handwashing with soap and clean water remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent infections and promote overall wellness. Inclusivity for the elderly was also emphasized through home visits and health monitoring at Sitio Taya, alongside School-Based Immunization coordination and behavioral change campaign sessions conducted with the assistance of Barangay Health Workers.

DA'JAT SABLAN

17/10/2025

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 (𝗗𝗥𝗥𝗠-𝗛 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲) | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗨𝗛𝗖 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆
Delegations from different municipalities of Benguet showcased their health and life skills as they participated in the fun-filled activities for the second day of the UHC conference, held Wednesday, October 15 at the Benguet Sports Complex Gymnasium in Wangal La Trinidad.
During the DRRM-H Skills Challenge, teams rotated through ten stations where they demonstrated their proficiency in basic life support procedures. The stations included: quiz, adult CPR, infant CPR, adult FBAO, infant FBAO, team building, bandaging, patient transfer, immobilization and carries, and assessment, packaging, and bandaging. Winners were announced the same day.
🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 (𝗕𝗟𝗦): La Trinidad MHSO
🏆 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 (𝗦𝗙𝗔): Tublay MHSO
🏅𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻: Tublay MHSO
🥇𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽: Sablan MHSO
🥈𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽: La Trinidad MHSO
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
📍Itogon MHSO/IDH
📍Tuba MHSO
📍Kabayan MHSO
📍Kapangan MHSO/KDH
📍Bokod MHSO/DMDH
📍Buguias/NBDH
Meanwhile, the afternoon session featured tumpak-go-run contest and nutrition olympics joined by representatives from different health facilities.

17/10/2025

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 || 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐋𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐇𝐈𝐕-𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦

In its steadfast commitment to nurturing a healthier and more informed generation, the Sablan Municipal Health Office (MHO), led by Dr. Junneth B. De Guzman, spearheaded a Health Awareness Forum on October 17, 2025, at the third floor Sablan Municipal Building.

The forum focused on HIV-AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), Mental Health, and the ill effects of drug use, smoking, and va**ng, complemented by a session on Nutrition for the Youth delivered by Nutritionist-Dietitian Ms. Maryflor Bestre-Martin. The activity was funded by the Benguet Provincial Health Office and the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center (BGHMC) Family and Community Medicine medical officers and post-graduate interns who served as resource speakers.

Hon. Mayor Alfredo B. Dacumos Jr. graced the event, inspiring students to live responsibly and make choices that safeguard their health and future, emphasizing that unhealthy habits and risky behaviors can lead to a shorter and less fulfilling life.

Following the lectures, HIV counseling and screening were conducted by Ms. Leonila Bawanan and Ms. Myra Gwyn Guilao, with Ms. Sunshine Bongsiw serving as the event host.

A total of 55 students from Saint Louis School of Sablan (SLSS), guided by Principal Ferdinand Luis Ringor and faculty, actively participated—reflecting Sablan’s continued dedication to empowering its youth through health awareness and education.
Family and Community Medicine

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16/10/2025

Proper handwashing is our best line of defense against many diseases. This Global Handwashing Day, we are reminded that Wash O’ Clock comes more often than we usually think. Here are just some critical moments for handwashing:

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