Rural Health Unit Santander

26/01/2026

Kapag ligtas si mommy, sure na safe rin si baby!

Alamin ang healthy at danger signs sa pagbubuntis na dapat bantayan para sa ligtas at maayos na pregnancy journey.

Ang mga simpleng senyales tulad ng:

💡 Healthy signs – regular fetal movement, normal blood pressure & sugar level, maayos na weight gain, at normal checkup results

⚠️ Danger signs – matinding pagsusuka, panlalabo ng paningin, pagdurugo, kakaibang galaw ni Baby

Agad magpatingin kung may kakaibang nararamdaman. Bumisita na sa pinakamalapit na health center!

26/01/2026

26/01/2026

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) joins the nation in observing Goiter Awareness Week 2026, an annual campaign aimed at increasing public awareness on Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) and promoting proper nutrition for optimal thyroid health.
Goiter is a preventable condition, primarily caused by inadequate iodine intake, yet it remains a public health concern affecting individuals across all ages. Left unaddressed, iodine deficiency can impair growth, development, and overall well-being.

This year, the NNC calls on individuals, families, communities, and local government units to take proactive action by ensuring adequate iodine intake through the use of iodized salt, consumption of a balanced diet, and regular health check-ups. Strengthening nutrition education and awareness is key to preventing goiter and other iodine deficiency–related disorders.

Together, let us work towards empowering every Filipino to protect their thyroid health and achieve overall wellness, as we support the shared vision of a healthier nation free from preventable nutrition-related conditions

24/01/2026

‼️ DOH: 1 BATANG MAY TIGDAS, PWEDENG MAKAHAWA NG 16 NA BATANG HINDI BAKUNADO‼️

Ang isang batang may Tigdas ay maaaring makahawa ng 16 na iba pang batang hindi bakunado.

Mapanganib ang Tigdas at Tigdas-Hangin na pwedeng mauwi sa pagkaka-ospital o kamatayan.

Pabakunahan ang mga batang edad 6-59 buwang gulang (wala pang 5 taong gulang) sa mga fixed o temporary vaccination site na itinalaga ng inyong LGU.

24/01/2026

𝐀𝐊𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍! 💚

📅 Sabado, Enero 24, 2026�⏰ 12:30 – 1:00 sa hapon�📍 DYLA 909 kHz Cebu

𝗠𝗮𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗮𝘄, 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮-𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻!
Karon nga Enero 24, 2026, atong gisaulog ang Goiter Awareness Week, usa ka hinungdanong kahigayonan sa pagpahinumdom sa tanan kabahin sa kahinungdanon sa hustong nutrisyon ug igo nga iodine aron malikayan ang goiter ug uban pang mga sakit nga may kalabotan sa thyroid.

Uban ang atong Project Development Officer I, si 𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼, nga magbahin og kaalam kabahin sa:

🍽️ Pagpili ug pag-andam sa husto ug sustansyang pagkaon, lakip ang husto nga paggamit sa iodized salt, aron masuportahan ang kahimsog sa pamilya ug malikayan ang goiter ug uban pang iodine deficiency disorders.

🧼 Pagpalig-on sa kalimpyo ug maayong panglawas isip adlaw-adlaw nga paningkamot aron malikayan ang sakit ug mapadayon ang aktibong estilo sa kinabuhi.

🥗 Pagpalig-on sa nutrisyon sa pamilya isip pundasyon sa mas maalamon, lig-on, ug malipayon nga kabataan sa umaabot.

📢 Atangi ang matag Sabado nga edisyon sa “Aksyon Para sa Nutrisyon” — ang inyong kauban sa masaligan ug masustansyang impormasyon kabahin sa nutrisyon ug kahimsog.

Mga Ka-Nutrisyon, hinumdumi:

Ang pag-atiman sa panglawas magsugod sa hustong nutrisyon ug responsableng pagpili, sama sa paggamit sa iodized salt matag adlaw — alang sa lig-on ug himsog nga pamilya! 💚🧂

22/01/2026

𝙇𝙄𝙆𝘼𝙔𝘼𝙉 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙊 𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙁𝙊𝙊𝘿𝘽𝙊𝙍𝙉𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙀𝙎

Kontaminado nga tubig ug pagkaon ang mga nag-una nga rason sa Water and Foodborne diseases ug bisan man kini dali nga matambalan, dili kita angay nga magkampante.

Ania ang mahinungdanon nga kasayuran nga atong sayran aron malikayan ug masabtan ang mga lakang kung makasinati niini.

22/01/2026

𝑰𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝒊𝙢𝒆 𝒇𝙤𝒓 𝑶𝙥𝒆𝙧𝒂𝙩𝒊𝙤𝒏 𝑻𝙞𝒎𝙗𝒂𝙣𝒈 𝑷𝙡𝒖𝙨! 📝

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 is one of the programs of the Philippine government to combat malnutrition, it is implemented by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) and carried out at the local level by the Barangay Health Workers.

𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬:
✏️To identify and locate malnourished children (both undernourished and overweight).
✏️To raise parents' awareness about their child's nutritional status.
✏️To serve as the basis for recruiting children into targeted nutrition programs.
✏️To monitor the overall nutritional situation and trends in the community.

This isn't just a weighing activity—it's a crucial step in identifying children who are underweight, overweight, or at a healthy growth rate. Your participation helps us ensure every child gets the proper nutrition and care they need to grow strong and smart. See you at the barangay health stations!

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

21/01/2026

The National Nutrition Council is one with the nation in promoting the prevention, early detection, and management of goiter and iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs) in the country during the Goiter Awareness Week (GAW). This campaign is pursuant with Presidential Proclamation No. 1188 or the annual observance of GAW which aims to advocate for thyroid health.

Goiter, characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland located at the base of the neck, affects 1 in 10 Filipino adults. It is most commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which stems from a lack of the mineral Iodine in the diet.

Through sufficient iodine in the diet, the prevention of goiter and IDDs are easily within the reach of all Filipino households.

The NNC offers these simple tips:
✅ Perform routine self-examinations of the neck, looking up and thoroughly checking for lumps; or checking for bulges in the thyroid area while drinking water.
✅ Use a moderate amount of iodized salt in preparing food.
✅ Consume iodine-rich food such as lato, tuna, tilapia, mackerel, dairy products, and eggs.
✅ Seek professional care from healthcare centers or hospitals in the presence of symptoms

20/01/2026

watch the facebook live discussion of NNC-7 about Operation Timbang Plus!

14/10/2025

The Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Santander successfully conducted the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 with the theme “𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: 𝑪𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒂 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒚𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒎” on 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 26, 2025, at the 𝑺𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒍 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑲𝒊𝒐𝒔𝒌.

The event highlighted the importance and benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for both mothers and infants. It aimed to encourage the participants to support breastfeeding practices.

The success of this activity was made possible through the commitment and leadership of Dr. Almid T. Julhani, together with the dedicated RHU staff, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and the active participation of the attendees.