13/12/2025
Strengthening Community Health Services: Highlights of the 4th Local Special Body (LSB) Meeting
The 4th Local Special Body (LSB) Meeting was convened with the participation of the Local Health Board (LHB) and the Municipal Nutrition Committee, aiming to further strengthen health governance and improve the delivery of health services in the Municipality of Matanog.
One of the major points discussed was the importance of voluntary blood donation, emphasizing its critical role in saving lives and ensuring a steady blood supply for emergencies, surgeries, and hospital requirements. Participants highlighted the need for continuous community education and stronger advocacy at the barangay level.
The meeting also provided an update on the upcoming Matanog District Hospital, which involves the conversion of the former Wamy Clinic. This development is expected to significantly enhance access to healthcare services, reduce referrals to distant hospitals, and improve overall health outcomes for residents.
Another key agenda was the call for full support from all BLGUs for the upcoming OPT, stressing the importance of barangay participation to ensure smooth implementation and maximum community coverage. The medical assistance being extended by LGU Matanog to CRMC and Sanitarium Hospital was likewise discussed, reinforcing collaboration among health facilities to better serve patients.
Additionally, the meeting served as a platform to inform and remind BLGUs of previous agreements made by LHB members. The attending BLGUs,Sapad, Bayanga Sur, and Langkong,shared practical techniques and best practices on encouraging community participation in RHU programs. These included effective monitoring of TB patients, addressing non-compliance with immunization, and strengthening engagement in other health programs through active barangay involvement.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to uphold agreed actions, improve coordination, and work collectively toward the sustained improvement of public health services in Matanog.
๐๏ธDec.10,2025
๐Pavilion,Marayag,Bayanga Norte,Matanog