Provincial Health Office Davao Oriental

08/04/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘-𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡! 🩺

Ang Pre-Screening para sa atong Libreng Surgical Mission ipahigayon na karong Lunes, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗖-𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗨!

Para sa WALK-IN, pwede ra mudretso sa PHESU, duol sa Malasakit Center sa DOPMC sa adlaw sa pre-screening.

Para MAGPALISTA DAAN: Palihug adto sa inyong mga C/MHO/RHU, o text/tawag sa mga numero.

📞 Ms. Darlene S. Fernandez (0917-301-3850)
📞 Ms. Princess M. Libre (0953-376-1185)

Ang libreng operasyon hatod kaninyo sa Probinsyal nga Panggamhanan sa Davao Oriental ubos sa inisyatibo ni Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, pinaagi sa Provincial Health Office ug Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center, kauban ang Jerome Foundation.

Amping kanunay ug magkita-kita ta para sa inyong mas maayong panglawas!

06/04/2026

𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐑𝐘𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐘𝐎𝐒!

𝗡𝗮𝗮 𝗯𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮, 𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗱𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁? 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻!

Aron padayon nga maatiman ang atong panglawas, ang Probinsyal nga Panggamhanan sa Davao Oriental ubos sa inisyatibo ni Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, pinaagi sa Provincial Health Office Davao Oriental ug Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center, kauban ang Jerome Foundation, maghatud og 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗬𝗢𝗡 𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗖!

Pwedeng maka-avail ang mga nagkinahanglan og operasyon para sa:
✅ Ligation (Para sa mga inahan nga dili na gusto manganak)
✅ Bungi / Cleft Lip (1 tuig pataas)
✅ Bungi sa Alingagngag / Cleft Palate (12 anyos pababa)
✅ Luslos / Hernia (60 anyos pababa)

Ang Pre-Screening ipahigayon karong April 13, 2026 didto sa DOPMC-PHESU.

Palihug basaha ang picture sa ubos alang sa mga requirements nga angay dal-on.

27/03/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐨𝐟-𝐢𝐭𝐬-𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞

A major step toward strengthening community-based mental health support was recently taken as People In Need (PIN), in partnership with the Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Davao Oriental, conducted a 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗧𝗼𝗧) 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗱 (𝗣𝗙𝗔) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 (𝗦𝗣𝗥)across the municipalities of Tarragona, Caraga, and Cateel.

The training, facilitated by psychologists and mental health professionals from 𝗜𝗻𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, gathered local frontline workers and partner agencies to equip them with practical skills in providing immediate and long-term psychosocial support, especially to individuals affected by disasters.

Participants included representatives from the communities tapped by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) of Tarragona, the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) of Caraga, and the Municipal Health Office (MHO) of Cateel. The initiative was carried out in close coordination with local government units (LGUs), highlighting a collaborative approach to mental health response at the community level.

This marks the first time that SPR—a structured approach focused on long-term recovery and resilience-building for disaster survivors—has been introduced in Mindanao at this scale. While Psychological First Aid addresses immediate emotional needs, SPR is designed to help individuals regain stability and cope with the lasting impacts of crises.

According to Dr. Reden V. Bersaldo, the activity is part of a broader effort to strengthen mental health services across the province. He expressed optimism about sustaining the partnership with PIN, noting that more community-centered mental health programs are expected to follow.

Also present during the activity were Ma. Angela Nalaunan of People In Need and Rezmarquel Pann of the PHO’s Mental Health Program through Selah: Davao Oriental Mental Wellness Hub.

Support from the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, led by Nelson L. Dayanghirang, helped facilitate the successful conduct of the training.

As part of the continuing partnership, a Facilitators’ Training is scheduled next month to further expand the pool of trained mental health responders in the province.

With this initiative, Davao Oriental positions itself at the forefront of integrating both immediate and long-term mental health care into disaster response—an approach that stakeholders hope will create lasting impact in communities most at risk.

In line with these ongoing efforts, InTouch Community Services provides free, anonymous 24/7 support through their 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 (+𝟲𝟯 𝟮 𝟴𝟴𝟵𝟯 𝟳𝟲𝟬𝟯, +𝟲𝟯 𝟵𝟭𝟵 𝟬𝟱𝟲 𝟬𝟳𝟬𝟵, +𝟲𝟯 𝟵𝟭𝟳 𝟴𝟬𝟬 𝟭𝟭𝟮𝟯, +𝟲𝟯 𝟵𝟮𝟮 𝟴𝟵𝟯 𝟴𝟵𝟰𝟰).

26/03/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐇𝐁 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

Nagkahiusa ang Provincial Health Board (PHB) alang sa ilang Regular Meeting gahapon, Marso 24, didto sa DOPMC Compound aron mas mapaspas ang mga mahinungdanong programa sa panglawas sa Davao Oriental.

Ubos sa lig-on nga giya ni Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, gituki sa Board ang implementasyon sa Universal Health Care (UHC), diin tumong niini nga himuong mas "responsive" ug sayon maabot ang serbisyo-medikal alang sa matag pamilyang Dabawenyo. Pinaagi sa pagpalig-on sa lokal nga health systems, ginasiguro sa probinsya nga ang de-kalidad nga pag-atiman maabot sa tanan, ilabi na sa mga hilit nga dapit, nga walay bug-at nga gasto.

Usa sa mga nag-unang prayoridad sa maong tigom mao ang pagpakusog sa Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (SIA). Subay sa commitment sa Gobernador alang sa proactive nga pagpanalipod sa panglawas, mas gipahugtan sa Board ang kampanya sa pagbakuna aron ilayo ang mga kabataan gikan sa mga sakit nga mahimong mapugngan. Kini nga inisyatibo maoy usa sa mga haligi sa Public Health Programs sa probinsya, nga nag-una sa paglikay sa sakit ug pagpabilin sa kaluwasan sa komunidad sa tibuok probinsya.

Dugang pa niini, gihatagan sab og pagtagad ang mga updates sa DOPMC HEALS program, nga nagpakita sa padayon nga pag-modernize sa mga pasilidad sa Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center. Pinaagi sa pagpauswag sa "Curative Care" ug pag-upgrade sa mga equipment, ang Provincial Government padayon nga nagpalig-on sa pundasyon sa healthcare sa probinsya.

Kini nga mga hiniusang paningkamot nagpamatuod nga sa Davao Oriental, ang kahimsog ug kusog sa matag Oryental Dabawenyo mao gayud ang nag-unang prayoridad.

25/03/2026

292 𝙋𝘿𝙇𝙨 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡’𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙏𝘽 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

The Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, through the Provincial Health Office (PHO), conducted a TB screening activity at the Davao Oriental Provincial Jail on March 24, 2026, in observance of World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, reaching a total of 292 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

Aligned with the theme “Magpasuri, Magpagamot, at Mag-TPTodo para Protektado,” the initiative focused on strengthening early detection and prevention efforts through active case finding via chest X-ray screening. The activity forms part of the province’s continuing strategy to reduce TB incidence, particularly in high-risk and congregate settings.

The PHO led the implementation of the activity, with support from the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) in partnership with the Alay Buhay Community Development Foundation, which facilitated the mobile chest X-ray services. The partner organizations also conducted TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), HIV counseling, and testing services within the facility.

The Davao Oriental Provincial Jail ensured the participation of PDLs and the smooth conduct of the activity, while the Department of Health (DOH) Regional Office XI provided technical assistance through its National TB Program. The activity was coordinated at the provincial level by the Provincial TB Program Manager Mark Jade dela Cruz, RN.

Dr. Reden V. Bersaldo, Provincial Health Officer II and concurrent Chief of Hospital, together with other health authorities, emphasized that sustained efforts such as regular screening, prompt treatment, and strengthened inter-agency collaboration remain key strategies in reducing the burden of TB.

The province, under the leadership of Governor Nelson "BOY" Dayanghirang, continues to prioritize accessible and inclusive healthcare services as it works toward controlling and eventually eliminating tuberculosis in Davao Oriental.

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣’𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Municipal Health Office (MHO) of Cateel, supported by the Provincial Health Office of Davao Oriental through NCD Program Manager Princess Melvick Libre, conducted a VIA cervical cancer screening for 85 women, providing early detection services to protect their health.

A mental health and women empowerment session led by Rezmarquel Pann highlighted the importance of self-care and emotional well-being. The following day, both program managers joined MHO staff in a regular meeting to discuss breast and cervical cancer awareness and mental health, encouraging the integration of wellness activities in the workplace.

The joint initiative aimed not only to safeguard women’s physical health but also to promote mental wellness, empowering both community members and health workers to prioritize well-being.

11/03/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬: 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Nagkahiusa ang 186 ka buntis ug umaabot nga mga inahan karong adlawa, Marso 10, sa Capitol Covered Court alang sa selebrasyon sa Buntis Day 2026.

Uban sa tema nga “𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨,” gipasiugda sa maong kalihokan ang kahinungdanon sa pag-atiman sa kahimsog sa mga inahan pinaagi sa kombinasyon sa tradisyonal nga pag-amuma ug modernong kahibalo sa maternal care.

Kabahin usab kini sa padayon nga selebrasyon sa National Women’s Month, diin gipalig-on ang mensahe nga “𝘽𝘼𝘽𝘼𝙀, 𝙂𝘼𝙈𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙉 𝙆𝘼!” isip pagpasidungog sa kusog, kaisog, ug gahum sa kababayen-an sa komunidad.

Nag-enjoy ang mga buntis sa nagkadaiyang health discussions alang sa pregnant women, birth preparedness ug Go Bag sessions para sa disaster-ready mothers, family planning discussions, ug uban pang mga informative talks nga nagtumong sa pagpalig-on sa kahimsog sa mga inahan ug sa ilang mga anak.

Usa sa mga highlights sa selebrasyon mao ang Search for Miss Buntis Day 2026, nga naghatag og higayon sa mga umaabot nga inahan nga ipakita ang ilang confidence, kahimsog, ug inspirasyon sa pagka-inahan.
Inubanan sa nagkadaiyang raffle draw prizes ug giveaways nga naghatag dugang kalipay sa mga partisipante.

Ang maong kalihokan nahimong posible pinaagi sa panagtambayayong sa Provincial Government of Davao Oriental sa pagpanguna ni Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang, kauban ang Davao Oriental Provincial Medical Center (DOPMC), Provincial Health Office, City Health Office of Mati, Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS), ug Davao Oriental Medical Society.

Sa mensahe ni Governor Dayanghirang pinaagi ni Vice Governor Ma. Glenda Monette Rabat-Gayta, gipadayag ang dako nga pagpasalamat sa mga inahan sa probinsya, samtang gipasiugda ang ilang importante nga papel sa pamilya ug sa komunidad.

𝗞𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗕𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗘 — 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗡 𝗞𝗔! 🌸

10/03/2026

𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙉𝙤𝙬: 𝘿𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙤 𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙨 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2026

Pregnant mothers from different municipalities across Davao Oriental gathered today at the Provincial Capitol Covered Court for Buntis Day 2026. The activity, organized by the Provincial Health Office, brings together expectant mothers for a day of health talks on maternal care, raffle games, and free health services. It’s a simple but meaningful way to support and care for mothers as they prepare to welcome their babies.

09/03/2026

🚨👑UGMA NA!

The wait is over!🔥

Ugma, usa ka mama ang makoronahang
✨MISS BUNTIS DAY 2026✨

Apil sa pagsaulog sa kusog, kaanyag ug gugma sa pagka-inahan!

Mati City, kita-kits ta!

06/03/2026

𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠, 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐬!

Niadtong Marso 4–5, 2026, gipahigayon sa Tourism Complex, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental ang kalihokan alang sa Drowning Prevention Month nga gitambongan sa mga resort owners, trabahante sa resort, ug lifeguards. Sa maong aktibidad, gitudluan sila sa Basic Life Support, lain-laing paagi sa paglangoy ug diving, ug mga paagi sa pag-rescue.

Ang kalihokan pinangunahan sa Provincial Health Office sa Davao Oriental ug Municipal Health Office sa Governor Generoso, uban sa suporta sa Department of Health – Davao Center for Health Development.

Pinaagi niini, gipalig-on ang kahibalo ug kahanduman sa komunidad aron makalikay sa pagkalumos ug mas andam sa pagresponde sa emerhensiya sa tubig. 🌊🛟

03/03/2026

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐬-𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧

Davao Oriental ranked first among provinces in the Davao Region in the 2026 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘀-𝗥𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 (MR-SIA), which ran from January 19 to February 24, 2026, posting the highest accomplishment rate at 81% based on the projected eligible population. The province outperformed Davao de Oro, which recorded 70%, and Davao del Norte at 66%, underscoring Davao Oriental’s strong field implementation across its 11 municipalities.

A total of 45,169 children aged 6–59 months were vaccinated during the campaign, significantly reducing the number of susceptible children and strengthening protection against measles and rubella—highly contagious diseases that can cause severe complications, long-term disability, and death. Provincial health officials emphasized that the campaign’s impact goes beyond numerical targets, as thousands of children are now safeguarded from preventable outbreaks, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Within the province, Caraga led all local government units with 96% coverage, followed by Manay and Baganga at 90% each. Meanwhile, San Isidro, Banaybanay, and the Mati each achieved 80%, collectively driving the province’s overall regional lead. These accomplishments were attributed to intensified microplanning, daily monitoring, immediate mop-up vaccination of deferred and hesitant families, and strong barangay-level mobilization.

Dr. Reden V. Bersaldo, Provincial Health Office II and concurrent Chief of Hospital of DOPMC, credits the success to the unified efforts of municipal governments, barangay officials, DSWD/Pantawid focal persons and frontline healthcare workers who conducted house-to-house master listing, fixed and temporary vaccination posts, and weekend special immunization activities to reach working parents.

Ms. Darlene Sherill Fernandez, RN, Provincial National Immunization Program Manager, said that despite logistical constraints, challenging terrain, and vaccine hesitancy concerns, the campaign was completed safely across all municipalities with no reported deaths related to adverse events following immunization.

With its leading regional performance, Davao Oriental led by Governor Nelson L. Dayanghirang strengthens its commitment to sustained routine immunization and disease surveillance, reinforcing its goal of protecting every child and preventing future measles outbreaks in the province.