25/08/2025
ACE Medical Center Bayawan Inc. Joins Regional Effort to Strengthen Breastfeeding Practices
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental — July 14, 2025
ACE Medical Center Bayawan Inc. proudly joined representatives from hospitals, local government units, and health offices across Negros Oriental in the Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting, spearheaded by Silliman University Medical Center (SUMC). The event focused on strengthening breastfeeding practices and ensuring that hospitals remain mother-and-baby friendly.
The meeting provided an important venue for sharing updates, exchanging best practices, and fostering collaboration among health institutions. With the participation of district and community hospitals, private hospitals, the Negros Oriental Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), the Provincial Nutrition Council, Dumaguete City Health Office, and supported by the Department of Health – Negros Island Region Center for Health Development (DOH NIR-CHD), the gathering underscored the unified commitment to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding across communities.
By actively participating, ACE Medical Center Bayawan Inc. reaffirmed its commitment to advancing breastfeeding-friendly policies and providing quality care to mothers and newborns in Bayawan City and neighboring areas.
The SUMC MBFHI Committee expressed appreciation to all delegates, especially to the institutions that continue to uphold breastfeeding advocacy as part of their mission to improve maternal and child health.
“With strong partnerships and shared dedication, we are ensuring a healthier future for mothers and babies across the region,” the organizers affirmed.
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On July 14, 2025, the SUMC Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (MBFHI) Committee spearheaded a Stakeholders Collaboration Meeting on Strengthening Breastfeeding Practices. The gathering brought together representatives from health facilities and local government units who share a common goal—promoting and supporting breastfeeding in their communities.
Among the participants were delegates from District Hospitals (Bayawan, Siaton, Bindoy, Bais, Canlaon), Community Primary Hospitals (Dawis, Amio, Kalumboyan, Inapoy, Nabilog, Pacuan, Luz-Sikatuna, Mabinay), other private hospitals (ACE Doctors Bayawan, Holy Child Hospital), the Negros Oriental Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO), Negros Oriental Provincial Nutrition Council, Dumaguete City Health Office and supported by the delegates from the DOH Negros Island Region Center for Health Development (DOH NIR CHD).
The meeting was an opportunity to reconnect, share updates, and work together on improving how breastfeeding is supported in local health systems. Conversations focused on practical ways to overcome challenges and ensure that hospitals remain mother-and-baby friendly.
The SUMC MBFHI Committee appreciates everyone who participated for their continuous commitment to giving mothers and newborns the care and support they deserve.
