27/02/2025
๐ฟ Bringing Healthcare Closer to the Community! ๐ฅ
We are grateful for the successful Medical Consultation and Health Outreach held at Purok Rosas, Barangay Payac โ a Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Area (GIDA) โ serving all residents and uplifting our Yapayao Indigenous tribe.
This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of the PDOHO represented by our dedicated DMO IV Sir Adrian Doctolero, Bangui DOH NWSS, Municipal Health Office, along with our hardworking Barangay Nurses, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and Barangay Tanods in coordination with the Payac Barangay Council.
We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the LDRRMO for their invaluable support in providing a transport vehicle, ensuring that our team and essential medical supplies safely reached the community.
๐ Services provided:
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Free medical consultations for all residents
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Distribution of free medicines
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Oral family hygiene kits
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Cane assistive devices
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Sodium hypochlorite solution for water disinfection
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Pneumococcal vaccines for eligible individuals
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Free uric acid and random blood sugar testing for early detection of lifestyle-related diseases
๐ Health assessments and data collection:
๐ก Household-level data collection on toilet access and sanitation practices
โค๏ธ Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Risk Assessment โ screening for risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and lifestyle habits
๐ Barangay profiling โ gathering crucial data to identify unserved and underserved areas that will guide the Department of Health (DOH) in planning targeted health interventions
๐ Health education sessions:
๐ฟ Lecture on 5S for Dengue Prevention โ emphasizing the importance of Search and destroy, Self-protection, Seek early consultation, Support fogging/spraying during outbreaks, and Sustain hydration to combat dengue.
๐ฝ๏ธ Pinggang Pinoy Program โ promoting proper nutrition and balanced meals for a healthier lifestyle.
This initiative strengthens healthcare access in remote areas and ensures that no community is left behind โ a step forward in delivering inclusive, data-driven health services for Bangui.
Together, letโs build a healthier and more resilient community! ๐