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Ministry of Health - BARMM, Bangsamoro Government Center Governor Gutierrez, RH 7, Cotabato City (2026)

23/12/2025

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Attention pet guardians, in alignment with the "Bawat Buhay Mahalaga" initiative by the Department of Health, let's ensure the holistic well-being of our cherished companions, particularly during festive occasions marked by fireworks.

Understanding that pets, like dogs, perceive these events differently, it's necessary to acknowledge the potential distress they experience. The loud and unpredictable noises from fireworks can trigger a heightened fight-or-flight response in dogs, manifesting as anxiety, restlessness, and other signs of discomfort.

To safeguard your pet's mental and physical health during these celebrations, consider the following measures:

1. Keep them Indoors: Bring your dog indoors during fireworks displays, creating a secure environment that mitigates the risk of them running away in fear.

2. Establish a Safe Space:
Utilize a crate if your dog is crate-trained or designate a quiet room with familiar items, such as music or white noise, to provide a comforting atmosphere.

3. Calming Wraps: Explore the use of calming wraps, vests, or shirts, which apply gentle pressure and have been known to alleviate stress in many dogs.

4. Desensitization: Proactively work with your dog before firework-heavy holidays, gradually exposing them to firework sounds while incorporating positive reinforcement, treats, and play.

5. ID Tags: Ensure your pet’s ID tags are up to date. This crucial step aids in identifying and contacting you if your pet were to run off in fear.

Remember, your demeanor influences your pet's response. If you remain calm and composed during fireworks, it helps reassure your furry friend.

By adopting these practices, you contribute to a comprehensive and caring approach to your pet's well-being, aligning with the administration’s and DOH’s principles of .

Together, let's establish an environment where every life, including our pets', is valued and protected.

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17/12/2025

Alhamdulillah & Mabrook!

Congratulations to Abdulhalik M. Kasim, MDM, CESE, who was sworn in as Director General of the Ministry of Health-BARMM by Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, today at OCM, Bangsamoro Government Center, Cotabato City.

With Dr Kasim, the Ministry of Health-BARMM aims to provide better, more accessible healthcare for every community, working toward a healthier, stronger Bangsamoro for future generations.

The MOH-BARMM family stands united in support of Dr. Kasim’s vision and is committed to working together as one.

17/12/2025

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

Davao City— Protecting families and keeping communities healthy remained at the center of the Ministry of Health–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (MOH–BARMM) year-end review and planning activity for infectious disease programs.

As 2025 draws to a close, health workers and program teams under the Infectious Diseases Cluster (IDC) came together to look back on the year, not only to measure accomplishments but to listen, reflect, and learn from experiences on the ground. The activity created a space for honest discussions about what worked, what needs improvement, and how services can better reach people in barangays, schools, and far-flung communities.

Participants shared stories from the field, highlighting the daily efforts of frontline health workers who serve communities during both calm times and emergencies, including disease surveillance, patient care, laboratory services, supply delivery, and outbreak response. These conversations helped identify gaps and challenges that directly affect families, such as delays in detection, access to services, and coordination during outbreaks.

Guided by these shared experiences, MOH–BARMM and its partners worked together to finalize the 2026 Work and Financial Plan for each IDC program. The plan aims to ensure that resources are used wisely, support reaches those who need it most, and health services remain coordinated and responsive, especially during public health threats.

“This activity is about people, not just programs,” MOH–BARMM emphasized. “Every plan we improve, and every system we strengthen, helps protect lives and gives our communities greater peace of mind.”

By strengthening collaboration and grounding planning in real community needs, MOH–BARMM continues to move toward a more caring, responsive, and resilient infectious disease program, one that safeguards the health and well-being of the Bangsamoro people.

16/12/2025

MOH-BARMM Marks Major Nutrition Milestone with Recovery of Cured SAM Child and Opening of First-Ever Nutrition Ward in Upi

Cotabato City - The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM), through its Nutrition Division has achieved a significant milestone in advancing child nutrition and health services in the region with the successful recovery of a severely acute malnourished (SAM) child and the inauguration of the first-ever Nutrition Ward at the Datu Blah T. Sinsuat District Hospital in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte.

The milestone event highlighted the provision of Complementary and Supplementary Food Boxes to Baby Shaila, a previously diagnosed SAM child who has now fully met the discharge criteria and transitioned to Out-Patient Therapeutic Care (OTC). The food assistance aims to sustain her nutritional recovery, prevent relapse, and support proper, age-appropriate feeding practices within her household.

Baby Shaila was identified as requiring urgent nutritional intervention after health authorities noted indicators of severe malnutrition, prompting immediate coordination among concerned agencies. She was subsequently referred to the MOH-BARMM Nutrition Division, which confirmed her condition and immediately facilitated her admission to the In-Patient Therapeutic Care (ITC) unit of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat District Hospital under the leadership of Nutrition Division Chief Ms. Celia C. Sagaral, RND, MPH.

Admitted on October 21, 2025, Baby Shaila weighed only 5.2 kilograms and had a Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) of 9.7 centimeters, both of which were clear indicators of severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Through intensive therapeutic feeding, medical management, and close monitoring by a multidisciplinary team of doctors and nutrition professionals, including Nutritionist Michael Enerlan, RND; Dr. Tisha Margaret A. Casteel, MD, DPB, Medical Officer IV; Dr. Almadin G. Dimaukom, MD, Chief of Medical Professional Staff I; Dr. Julieta Siapno, MD, FDPS, Pediatric Consultant; and Dr. Richie Diane Godoy, MD, under the leadership of Medical Center Chief I, Dr. Edwin John Limjuco, MD, MHCA, FPCHA, FPSMSG, she steadily recovered and reached 6.4 kilograms with a MUAC of 12.7 centimeters, surpassing her target recovery measurements.

To ensure holistic and sustained care, the MOH-BARMM Nutrition Division, together with partner agencies including the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA), conducted a joint visit and ceremonial send-off for Baby Shaila and her mother. In addition to nutrition counseling and home-based care guidance, the mother has also undergone an appropriate mental health assessment and treatment, recognizing the vital role of caregiver well-being in ensuring optimal child health outcomes. Under the directive of Health Minister Sinolinding, weekly monitoring for December 2025 and continued follow-up throughout 2026 were ordered to safeguard the child’s long-term health and nutrition.

Coinciding with Baby Shaila’s discharge was the inauguration of the first-ever Nutrition Ward in BARMM, located within Datu Blah T. Sinsuat District Hospital. The facility is equipped with three dedicated patient rooms and a fully functional preparation area, including essential amenities such as a refrigerator, water dispenser, food preparation counters, and storage for therapeutic supplies. Explicitly designed for nutritional rehabilitation, the Nutrition Ward provides a permanent and specialized space for the assessment, treatment, monitoring, and counseling of malnourished and nutritionally at-risk individuals. This landmark development underscores MOH-BARMM’s strengthened commitment to combating malnutrition, improving hospital-based nutrition services, and ensuring that no Bangsamoro child is left behind. The successful recovery of Baby Shaila and the establishment of the Nutrition Ward stand as tangible proof of what coordinated action, compassionate care, and sustained investment in nutrition can achieve for the people of BARMM.

16/12/2025

Bangsamoro Government Honors LGU, BLGU, Hospitals, and Health Offices in the Region with 28 Patient Transport Vehicles, 80 Barangay Rescue Vehicles, and Health Emergency Equipment

Cotabato City - The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) distributed 28 Patient Transport Vehicles in mainland provinces and cities of BARMM under the Transitional Development Impact Fund 2025 (TDIF) at the Bangsamoro Government Compound today.

The beneficiary agency, namely: two (2) hospitals from Cotabato Sanitarium and General Hospital, and Notre Dame Hospital and Sienna College of Cotabato, Inc., Six (6) health offices from Provincial Health Office of Lanao del Sur, City Health Office of Marawi, Rural Health Unit of Libungan, Mulondo, Lumba Bayabao, and Tambaran. Five (5) Local Government Units (LGUs) in Maguindanao del Norte: Parang, Sultan Mastura, Matanog, Buldon, and Barira. Four (4) Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) in Maguindanao del Sur; Poblacion Talayan and South Binangga in Talayan, Midtimbang and Brar in Datu Anggal Midtimbang. And eleven (11) barangays in Cotabato City: Kalanganan, Poblacion 1, Poblacion 4, Poblacion 8, Tamontaka 5, Rosary Heights Mother, Rosary Heights 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Additionally, the Ministry of Interior and Local Government (MILG) also distributed eighty (80) Barangay Rescue Vehicles and health emergency equipment under TDIF 2025 to various barangays in the region.

This turnover of vehicles is a statement of the Bangsamoro Government to sustain a fast, safe, and reliable patient transport to save more lives. This groundbreaking initiative reaffirms the government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and ensuring that every community in the region has access to essential emergency services. With this effort, the Bangsamoro region moves closer to building a healthier and more resilient future for all its people.

15/12/2025

MOH-BARMM Enhances Mental Health Awareness in the Community Through a Five-day Training for Public Health Nurses

The Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program under the Mental Health Unit of the Ministry of Health-BARMM, organized a five-day Training on Katatagan, Kalusugan at Damayan (KKDK) and General Intervention on Health and Well-Being Awareness (GINHAWA) on November 3-7, 2025, and December 1-5, 2025, at Alnor Hotel, Cotabato City. To strengthen the capacity of participants in promoting mental health, resilience, and overall well-being within their communities. Under the direction of Dr. Norman Prince D. Datumanong, DPCAM, head of the Mental Health Unit; Mr. Alijubran U. Lauban, RN, MPA, Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program Coordinator; and the DDAPTP team.

The activity was conducted to strengthen the community’s understanding and involvement in promoting a drug-free and healthy environment. The training emphasized the importance of mental resilience, physical health, and community support as key components in preventing substance abuse and fostering overall well-being.

The training was attended by Public Health Nurses, reflecting the Ministry’s continuous commitment to advancing holistic health and wellness across the Bangsamoro region. In his welcome message, Dr. Norman Prince Datumanong, Head of the Mental Health Unit, highlighted the importance of gaining knowledge and understanding the concepts of how individual wellness contributes to collective community strength, especially in addressing issues related to drug use and rehabilitation.

One of the most meaningful aspects of the training was the safe and compassionate space created for RHU participants to share their personal stories and professional challenges. Many expressed how the sessions validated their experiences as frontline workers and reminded them of the importance of tending to their own mental health. Others highlighted that the training offered new perspectives on how they can extend psychosocial support not only to patients but also to colleagues and community partners.

By the end of the program, RHU personnel left the training with renewed motivation and enhanced confidence. Equipped with the principles of GINHAWA and KKDK, they are now better prepared to integrate mental health awareness, stress management strategies, and community resilience-building into their daily work. More importantly, the training reaffirmed that wellness, both personal and communal, is a shared responsibility and that RHUs remain vital pillars in promoting a healthier, stronger, and more compassionate community.

15/12/2025

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14/12/2025

MOH-BARMM Honors Tobacco-Free Champions at Red Orchid Award Ceremony 2025

Cotabato City, December 13, 2025 — The Ministry of Health–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) successfully conducted the Red Orchid Award Ceremony 2025 on December 13 at the Mall of Alnor Robinsons Hall, Cotabato City, to recognize outstanding local government units and hospitals for their exemplary commitment to establishing to***co-free and smoke-free environments.

The ceremony was also joined by the Local Chief Executives, Chiefs of Hospitals, and their staff, and the key officials of MOH-BARMM, strong in their demonstration of leadership and collective action in the pursuit of a better public health and the imposition of effective to***co control policy across the region.

Several institutions were conferred Hall of Fame Awards in recognition of their sustained excellence and long-term compliance with Red Orchid Award standards. Awardees included Datu Odin Sinsuat District Hospital (Hall of Fame 2024); Maguindanao Provincial Hospital, now the Bangsamoro Regional and Medical Center, which earned Hall of Fame status in 2022 for sustainability; LGU Cotabato City (Hall of Fame 2025); and LGU Upi and LGU Datu Abdullah Sangki (DAS), both recognized as second-time awardees in 2024 and elevated to Hall of Fame status in 2025.

The ceremony also recognized institutions that achieved a higher milestone. Dr. Serapio Montañer Al Hajj Memorial Hospital and Datu Blah T. Sinsuat District Hospital were first-time awardees for 2025, while Iranon District Hospital was recognized as a first-time awardee for 2024 and second time for 2025, thus showing its keen efforts in maintaining smoke-free policies.

The Red Orchid Award is a national recognition given to those institutions which best implement comprehensive to***co control policies from enforcement, information, education, and health promotion. Through this yearly awarding, MOH-BARMM continued to post a challenge to LGUs and health facilities for institutionalizing smoke-free environments that protect communities from the deadly effects of to***co use.

The Red Orchid Award Ceremony 2025 recommitted the Bangsamoro Government to a genuinely strong partnership in promoting public health and intensifying to***co control programs through collaboration, leadership, and sustained institutional efforts.

14/12/2025

MOH-BARMM Enhances PuroKalusugan Rollout to Level-up Health Promotion in Barangay

The Ministry of Health BARMM, along with the Department of Health Bureau of Local Health Systems Development, held a two-day reorientation and workshop on PuroKalusugan on December 11 and 12, 2025. This event took place at the Minister’s Hall, MOH BARMM in Cotabato City. It brought together regional PK coordinators to finalize preparations for the program's full launch in January 2026.

The workshop covered updated PuroKalusugan guidelines, how to use PK tracker monitoring tools, and provided an overview of the PK Barangay Health Workers Manual. Ms. Anisa Matuan, Chief of the Planning Division of MOH BARMM, and Mr. Asief Konsuan, Regional PK Coordinator for BARMM, led the session. They were joined by important resource persons including Mr. Ray Justin Ventura, Chief of Health Equity of DOH BLHSD, Dr. Vlanche April Dulfo, PK Coordinator of BLHSD, and Dr. Apple Charm Agulto, a Monitoring and Evaluation and Capacity Building Specialist.

Participants improved their skills in using the PK tracker as the official reporting system. They were also asked to create action plans targeting at least 40 percent of implementation sites in each municipality before the January launch.

This activity reinforced the official implementation of PuroKalusugan in BARMM through Ministry Memorandum No. 990, Series of 2025, which was signed by Minister of Health Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding, Jr. This initiative supports a coordinated rollout of the program and strengthens MOH BARMM’s commitment to accessible, people-centered primary health care for Bangsamoro communities.

12/12/2025

Alhamdulillah! Congratulations to Dr. Abdulhalik M. Kasim, MD, CESE on his appointment as the new Director General of the Ministry of Health–BARMM.
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‎His leadership brings unbroken hope and commitment to delivering accessible, people-centered healthcare for every Bangsamoro.
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‎May Allah guide him in this new chapter of service.

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