Guihulngan City Health Unit 2

07/04/2026

𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟯𝗖𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵: 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 🐟🐟🐟

With the extreme heat these past weeks, fish can spoil much faster if not handled properly. Practicing proper handling, keeping fish clean, and immediate chilling are more important than ever to maintain quality and prevent bacterial growth.

⚠️ Consumers are also advised to handle and store fish properly, as poor temperature control can lead to scombroid poisoning or histamine poisoning, a foodborne illness caused by improperly stored fish.

💡 Better handling means fresher fish, higher value, and safer food for everyone.

Reference: FAO, n.d.
Link: https://www.fao.org/4/ac061e/AC061E35.htm

07/04/2026

📢 ‼️ 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘:
The BFAR-Negros Island Region (BFAR-NIR) has been closely monitoring recent reports of food poisoning cases in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, linked to the consumption of Aloy and/or Tulingan.

Our technical team is currently investigating the incident. Based on preliminary reports, the symptoms are consistent with Scombroid Fish Poisoning (see comments to know more about SFP)

🔍 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This is not a naturally occurring toxin in the fish itself, but it happens when the fish is not properly kept chilled from the time it is caught until it reaches the market. When fish like Aloy or Tulingan are left in the heat, they produce high levels of histamine, which cannot be removed even by cooking or frying.

⚠️WHAT TO DO:
• Vendors should ensure that they are selling fresh fish all the time. Kept fish in chilled (1:1 ice fish ratio) condition especially this summer season. Avoid exposure of fish to high temperatures to prevent spoilage.
• For buyers: Avoid buying/eating fish that has a metallic/peppery taste, smells pungent, or has soft, mushy flesh.

We are working hand-in-hand with the local government of Cadiz and conduct monitoring of several wet markets in the Province of Negros Occidental to ensure that our local markets are safe. Your health is our priority!

Stay informed and stay safe, mga Negrense! 🐟💙

11/03/2026

Congratulations to Guihulngan City Primary Care Facility II for being recognized at the Yakap FPE Excellence Awards held today, March 11, 2026, at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Cebu City.
Congratulations to Dr. Alain Go, Dr. Aila Joy Carido, the dedicated nurses, medical technologists, midwives, SIs, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and everyone who made this award possible. Your commitment to quality primary healthcare continues to make the City of Guihulngan proud!
Keep up the excellent work in serving the community!

Congratulations to Guihulngan City Primary Care Facility II for being recognized at the Yakap FPE Excellence Awards held today, March 11, 2026, at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu in Cebu City.

Congratulations to Dr. Alain Go, Dr. Aila Joy Carido, the dedicated nurses, medical technologists, midwives, SIs, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), and everyone who made this award possible. Your commitment to quality primary healthcare continues to make the City of Guihulngan proud!

Keep up the excellent work in serving the community!

05/03/2026

15/02/2026

February 12, 2026

Entomological Survey conducted at Sitio Tinagducan, Hilaitan, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental.

13/02/2026

07/02/2026

Dengue Cases reported from January 4 to January 31, 2026 (4th Morbidity Week), no new cases reported with a total of 5 cases. 50% than last year with 10 cases.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease reported from January 4 to January 31, 2026 (4th Morbidity Week), 3 new cases reported with a total of 4 cases from Barangay Basak, Hilaitan and Imelda. 100% than last year with 0 case.
Typhoid Cases reported from January 4 to January 31, 2026 (4th Morbidity Week), 2 new cases reported with a total of 2 cases. 11% than last year with 18 cases.

04/02/2026

Dahil sa pagbaha sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Negros Island Region, pinapayuhan ang lahat na maging alerto sa banta ng Leptospirosis.

Kung sakaling nalubog sa baha, agad na maghugas ng katawan gamit ang malinis na tubig at sabon. Agad ding kumonsulta sa doktor kung lumusong sa baha nang may sugat o kung makararanas ng sintomas tulad ng lagnat at pananakit ng katawan.

Agap at tamang aksyon ang susi sa pag-iwas sa komplikasyon.

31/01/2026

‼️PAHIBALO‼️

Ang Guihulngan City Primary Care Facility I (GCPCF I) nagpahibalo sa publiko nga temporaryong suspindihon ang mga mosunod nga serbisyo tungod sa nagpadayong rehabilitation ug facility outfitting:
• Outpatient Department (OPD): gikan Pebrero 2 hangtod Pebrero 15, 2026
• Birthing Clinic (Lying-in): gikan Pebrero 2, 2026 hangtod Mayo 2026

Ang regular nga mga serbisyo mobalik
• OPD services: Pebrero 16, 2026 sa City Health Office Annex Building
• Birthing Clinic (Lying-in) services: Mayo 2026

Ang mosunod nga mga serbisyo magpadayon ug magamit bisan pa sa suspension:
• Medico-Legal services
• Pag-isyu sa sanitary permits ug health cards
• Pag-isyu sa permit sa pagbalhin sa patay (transfer of cadaver)
• Pag-isyu sa permit sa pag-exhume sa mga patayng lawas
• Pag-isyu sa permit sa pag-abli ug pag-refill sa mga lubnganan
• Pag-isyu sa permit sa cremation

Sa panahon sa suspension, gipahimangnoan ang mga pasyente nga mangayo og konsultasyon ug referral sa Gov. William Villegas Memorial Hospital.

Ang GCPCF I nagpasalamat sa inyong pagsabot ug kooperasyon samtang giayo ang pasilidad aron mas mapauswag pa ang pag-alagad sa komunidad.

15/01/2026

Alamin kung ano ang Influenza-Like Illness (ILI), paano ito naipapasa, at paano makakaiwas dito.
Protektahan ang sarili, pamilya, at komunidad laban sa trangkaso!
Paalala:
✅ Takpan ang bibig at ilong kapag uubo o babahing
✅ Ugaliing maghugas ng kamay o gumamit ng alcohol-based hand sanitizer
✅ Iwasan ang mga masisikip at matataong lugar
✅ Siguraduhin ang maayos na air flow at bentilasyon
✅ Panatilihing kumpleto ang mga bakuna ng buong pamilya
✅Kumain ng masustansyang pagkain, gaya ng prutas at gulay
Sama-sama tayong maglinis, magmasid, at mag-ingat —
dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga!

14/01/2026