Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buan

08/07/2025

LOOK | WHO Visits San Jose de Buan’s Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility! 🌍

A proud moment for San Jose de Buan as representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) visited our Adolescent-Friendly Health Facility to assess its current status and guide us in further improving youth-centered services. ✅

This visit highlights our continued efforts to make healthcare more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for every young person in our community. Together with our partners, we remain committed to putting adolescent health at the forefront. 💙

Thank you, WHO, for recognizing our journey and helping us move forward.

07/07/2025

LOOK:👀 | DOH Region VIII Conducts Inspection and Licensing Visit to Birthing Unit

The Department of Health – Regional Office VIII, through its Licensing and Regulatory Division, conducted an official visit to our Birthing Unit as part of the regular inspection and licensing process. 🏥✅

This activity aims to ensure that our health facility complies with the mandated standards for safety, cleanliness, equipment, staffing, and service delivery, in line with the government’s commitment to providing quality maternal and newborn care. 👩‍⚕️🤰👶

The inspection is a vital step in strengthening our health system and promoting safe childbirth for all Buananon mothers. With the full cooperation of the Municipal Health Office, our dedicated staff, and the support of the Local Government Unit, we continue to improve our services for a healthier and safer community. 💚

Maraming salamat sa DOH Region VIII sa inyong suporta at gabay!

06/07/2025

📣 LATE POST | PIR 2025: A Reflective Journey Through a Gallery Walk
📅 June 4, 2025
📍 Municipal Covered Court, San Jose de Buan, Samar

Innovation meets reflection.

As part of this year’s Program Implementation Review (PIR), the Municipal Health Office introduced a Gallery Walk approach — transforming data into visual stories that allowed participants to engage, reflect, and interact meaningfully with the performance of each program area.

📊 Each station presented key accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned, offering a dynamic and participatory way to review our health indicators. This method empowered health workers and stakeholders not just to observe, but to contribute ideas, raise concerns, and co-create solutions.

It was more than just a review — it was a collective journey of insight and accountability, where every chart and photo told a story of service, resilience, and hope.

Together, we continue to build a health system that listens, learns, and grows. 💚

06/07/2025

📌 Late Post | June 18–19, 2025
LOOK: 🚛🌟 Truckabataan: Adolescent Wellness Caravan rolled through Barangay Babaclayon and Poblacion 1, San Jose de Buan — delivering two impactful days of health services, wellness education, and youth empowerment!

This initiative was made possible through the strong collaboration between the Municipal Health Office, LGU San Jose de Buan, Provincial Government of Samar, UNICEF, and the Ospital sa Barangay program — working together to bring healthcare closer to the youth.

Special thanks to our partners in safety and support — 87th IB Hinirang, PNP, BFP, and DepEd — and to the hardworking barangay officials and health volunteers who ensured the smooth flow of the activity.

Together, we made the first stop a success — and we move forward with one mission: to promote adolescent wellness in every barangay. 🌱🩺👩‍⚕️

04/07/2025

04/07/2025

🩸 MAGIN BAYANI, MAGDONAR HIN DUGO! 🩸
Usa nga donasyon hin dugo puydi makatalwas hin tulo nga kinabuhi. Ikaw, karuyag mo ba magin instrumento hin paglaom? ❤️

Hini an mga kwalipikasyon para magin blood donor:

✅ Edad: 16–65 anyos
➡️ Para han 16–17 anyos, kinahanglan may written parental consent
✅ Kabug-aton: At least 50kg
✅ Maupay an panlawas: Waray sakit, impeksyon, o hiranat
✅ May igo nga tulog: 6 ka oras o labaw pa
✅ Nakaon hin magaan nga pagkaon antes magdonar
✅ Waray pag-inom hin alkohol sulod han 24 oras
✅ Waray pag-inom hin tambal nga puydi makaapekto han dugo
✅ Nagpapabilin nga responsable nga indibidwal (waray high-risk behavior)

❌ Diri la anay puydi magdonar kun may-ada:
🚫 Pagburod o bag-o pa nga nanganak (sulod han 6 ka bulan)
🚫 Bag-o nga tattoo, piercing, o acupuncture (sulod han 12 ka bulan)
🚫 Kasaysayan hin Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, o cancer
🚫 Bag-o la nga nabakunahan (may waiting period depende ha klase han bakuna)
🚫 Nagbiyahe ha lugar nga may malaria (subject to deferral)

🗓 Importante gihapon: Kinahanglan may 90 ka adlaw o 3 ka bulan tikang han pinakaurhi nga whole blood donation.

🩷 Magin bayani yana nga adlaw. Donar hin dugo. Talwasa an kinabuhi han iba.
💪 “Dugo mo, kinabuhi ko.”

03/07/2025

📊 LOOK: Strengthening Health Data through PMNP DQC!

The Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buan, in collaboration with Ma’am Love Gequillana from UNICEF, successfully conducted the Data Quality Check (DQC) of the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and the 1st quarter of 2025 under the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP).

This milestone activity was made possible through the technical support of Mr. Alex Astorga and Ms. Gillian Nicole Borrel from the PMNP team, and the active collaboration of MHO personnel and HRH-DOH deployed health workers, whose dedication ensured the smooth and accurate validation of local health data.

The DQC ensures that our health information is accurate, consistent, and reliable—laying the groundwork for data-driven planning and effective delivery of health and nutrition services to every Buananon.

Together, we move toward a stronger, evidence-based health system that uplifts and empowers our communities. 💪

26/06/2025

Collaborative Reflection for Health Advancement

UNICEF, in close partnership with the TrucKabataan Coordinator from the Provincial Government of Samar, led the formal presentation of the consolidated report and key outcomes of the TrucKabataan and Ospital sa Barangay (OSB) initiatives last June 18-19, 2025🚐📊🏥

This was followed by an in-depth feedback and evaluation session with the Municipal Health Office, fostering meaningful dialogue on program achievements, implementation gaps, and strategic directions for enhanced adolescent health service delivery. 👩‍⚕️💬👨‍⚕️

Through shared commitment and continuous collaboration, we move forward in building a more resilient, informed, and health-empowered community. 🌱✨

23/06/2025

23/06/2025

LOOK: 👀 “TeenPower Nutrition”

The Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buan successfully conducted the Adolescent Health and Pre-Conception Nutrition Session for 140 students of San Jose de Buan National High School! 🏫👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

With the active participation of our newly pledged Peer Educators, this initiative empowered the youth with knowledge and tools to make healthy, informed, and responsible choices — aiming to reduce adolescent malnutrition and prevent teenage pregnancy. 💪🍎👶

Together, we’re shaping a healthier, more empowered generation of Buananons. 🌟

20/06/2025

LOOK! 🌈🎽✨
Color Fun Run 2025 — BURSTING WITH COLOR AND ENERGY!

What a blast! 🎉 The Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buan, together with the ever-energetic Buananons, successfully led and conquered the Color Fun Run 2025 in celebration of our town’s 56th Founding Anniversary!

A million thanks to the Local Government Unit of San Jose de Buan for the unwavering support, and to all our stakeholders and partners who joined and added life to this vibrant event! 🙌

From every splash of color to every cheering step, this fun-filled run was a celebration of health, happiness, and community spirit! 💖💪

Let’s keep the energy alive, Buananons!
Healthy, united, and proudly colorful!

17/06/2025

🤝💙 Stronger Together for Adolescent Health!

In a powerful display of partnership and purpose, UNICEF Philippines, JPARAP and the Municipal Health Office of San Jose de Buan joined forces to conduct a simultaneous Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and social preparation with parents, adolescents, and newly pledged peer educators. 🧠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

This collaborative effort lays the groundwork for the upcoming Truckabataan and Ospital sa Barangay (OSB) — innovative outreach programs that will deliver essential and youth-friendly health services right where they’re needed most. 🚛🏥💚

👏 With the steadfast support of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Jose de Buan and the active involvement of our community partners, this activity empowered voices, strengthened partnerships, and reaffirmed our collective commitment to the health and well-being of every Buananon adolescent.

📍In the afternoon, an orientation was also held for health workers, with participation from the doctors of the Provincial Health Office (PHO) and valued stakeholders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Municipal Police Station, and DepEd. This multi-sectoral collaboration ensures that our programs are inclusive, well-coordinated, and community-driven.

Together, we are not just preparing for an event — we are shaping a healthier, more informed generation. 💪✨