Provincial Health Office Davao Oriental

06/11/2025

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 ₱𝟓 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞

A ₱5 million check from the Ayudang Medikal mula sa Bangsamoro Government (AMBaG) Program was formally turned over today, November 6, 2025, at the Tourism Mansion, Provincial Capitol.

The fund will assist constituents admitted at the Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center (DOPMC) in settling their hospital bills, laboratory fees, and other medical expenses.

Now on its third fund download since 2019, the AMBaG program—implemented through the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and realized in coordination with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (M**F) Eastern Davao Provincial Committee—continues to provide vital healthcare support to Oriental Dabawenyos in need.

This partnership reflects the enduring spirit of unity and shared compassion across regions proving that genuine service knows no boundaries.

31/10/2025

𝐏𝐇𝐎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Davao Oriental, in partnership with CADENA: Community Assistance and Development Agency (Operation Blessing Israel), conducted a field assessment and coordination visit today in Barangay Zaragoza, Manay, in response to the urgent need for safe and reliable water sources following the recent series of earthquakes.

The activity is part of the province’s ongoing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) response, ensuring that affected communities have access to clean and safe drinking water.

In the past days, the team from the Province of Davao del Sur was part of the coordinated efforts; however, the current WASH Team is now composed of Sanitary Inspectors from the municipalities of Lupon, Baganga, and San Isidro.

Three water sources were identified during the assessment: the Tagtalisay spring with a reservoir, the Pugawahan communal faucet (Level II), and the Casauman open and undeveloped spring. The PHO team, together with CADENA, the Municipal Engineer’s Office (MEO), and the Rural Sanitary Inspectors (RSIs) of Manay, conducted a joint inspection of these sites to determine suitable areas for water filtration installation.

Based on the evaluation, CADENA recommended the Casauman spring as the most viable site for filtration installation. To support this, the Municipal Engineer was tasked to prepare a plan for the construction of an intake box to serve as the installation site for the filtration unit. Additionally, one container of Holy Cross chlorine granules was distributed to assist in the barangay’s water chlorination efforts.

The team also conducted courtesy visits with the Municipal Health Officer, the Municipal Mayor, the Office of the Congressman, and Barangay Zaragoza officials to coordinate support and assistance for the planned water filtration system.

CADENA: Community Assistance and Development Agency is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to delivering immediate and long-term aid to disaster-affected areas. Through its partnership with Operation Blessing Israel, CADENA provides life-saving interventions such as food, shelter, medical care, and water filtration systems in times of crisis.
Two of the identified water sources were deemed unsuitable for filtration installation due to their locations on private properties and their distance from nearby households.

This collaborative effort between the PHO and CADENA demonstrates a proactive approach to disaster recovery—ensuring that essential water supply systems are restored and that the health and well-being of affected communities remain protected.

29/10/2025

23/10/2025

𝑷𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒏’𝒔 𝑷𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒐𝒑𝒆

In Barangay Pichon, Caraga, where the tremors once stirred fear and uncertainty, the presence of health workers brought comfort, care, and calm to families finding their strength again.

The Department of Health was the first to arrive, offering essential services and support to families in the immediate aftermath, bringing comfort to those still reeling from the impact. Their presence laid the foundation for the continuing relief and recovery efforts in the community.

On October 22, 2025, a team led by the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO), together with the Provincial Health Office, the Philippine Red Cross, and the Province of Davao de Oro, carried forward this mission of care. They attended to 171 residents, provided micronutrient supplements to 105 individuals, and conducted thorough assessments to ensure safe water, sanitation, and living conditions for the community.

Alongside medical support, the team engaged in beneficiary profiling and site assessments for a possible tent city, preparing for ongoing assistance and ensuring that no family would be left behind.

For the people of Pichon, these visits were more than medical missions: they were moments of comfort, of faces seen and voices heard, of healing that went beyond medicine.

As the sun set over Caraga, the pulse of Pichon beat stronger once more—steadied by compassion, strengthened by service, and lifted by the enduring hope of a community rebuilding both its homes and its hearts.

23/10/2025

𝙅𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙄𝙉:
Selah: Davao Oriental Mental Wellness Hub has been recognized as the Winner of the Liwanag ng Manggagawa (Employee Well-Being Champion) Award at the Philippine Mental Health Association, Inc. (PMHA) Liwanag Awards 2025, held at Seda Vertis North Hotel, Diliman, Quezon City.

Receiving the award are Dr. Reden V. Bersaldo, Provincial Health Officer II and Chief of Hospital, and Dr. Rose Anelyn V. Ceniza, Selah’s Resident Psychologist.

Full details to follow.

23/10/2025

NEWS UPDATE: The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Davao Oriental has stepped up efforts to address clean water and sanitation concerns after tests showed that water in some areas affected by the recent earthquakes was contaminated and need treatment.

See link to story in the comments.

21/10/2025

21/10/2025

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

To ensure safe water and sanitation in areas heavily affected by the recent earthquakes, the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC) through the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has ramped up its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) operations across the province.

In partnership with Davao Center for Health Development WASH Team, Lupon, Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte Sanitation Inspectors, and local responders, joint assessments and interventions were conducted in Manay and Tarragona from October 14–17, 2025.

Initial assessments showed areas where water and sanitation support could be further improved, such as ensuring safe water sources, providing more toilets, and strengthening hygiene facilities. In Barangay Central, Manay, some water sources were found to need treatment, so families were advised to use bottled water while the team carried out immediate interventions. Aquatabs were also distributed to ensure the safety of drinking water and were promptly deployed to affected families. Similar efforts are being done in Zaragoza Gym, Felix Olea Elementary School, Purok Cabugan, and Bobonao Open Space. Meanwhile, Barangay Guza continues to serve as a good example of strong community cooperation in maintaining clean and safe surroundings.

Water testing confirmed contamination in several DPWH tanks, barangay faucets, and some refilling stations, with only a few sites passing safety standards. In response, the PHO deployed a water filtration tanker, distributed 90 gallons of drinking water, hundreds of hygiene kits, mosquito nets, and jerry cans, and conducted hygiene promotion sessions to prevent disease outbreaks.

At the Tarragona Evacuation Center, sanitation conditions have improved through DSWD, MENRO, and MLGU Tarragona efforts, including waste collection, community kitchens, and plans for modular shelters and latrine construction. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Reden V. Bersaldo underscored that access to safe water and sanitation remains a top priority.

“Our teams are moving quickly to restore safe water access and proper sanitation. We’re not waiting for problems to arise — we’re working to prevent disease and protect our communities before they happen,” he said.

The coordinated WASH response highlights the province’s continuing commitment to public health and resilience amid recovery operations.

19/10/2025

𝘼𝙏𝙈: The Provincial Health Office, in partnership with the Province of Davao de Oro, is on the ground conducting water rationing and filtration operations in Barangay Holy Cross, Manay.

This effort aims to ensure that families affected by the recent disaster have access to safe and clean drinking water while regular supply systems are being restored.

19/10/2025

Thank you, DOH Davao Region 🫡