Tacloban City Health Office

26/05/2026

𝔹𝕌ℕ𝕋𝕀𝕊 𝕊𝕌𝕄𝕄𝕀𝕋 2026 ✨🌸

The Diit District Health Center successfully conducted the BUNTIS SUMIT 2026 on May 26, 2026, with the theme: “Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Stronger Future”.

The activity aimed to strengthen awareness among 52 pregnant women attendees on proper prenatal care, maternal health, nutrition, oral health, and responsible motherhood through informative and interactive learning sessions.

The program formally opened with inspiring opening remarks from Dr. Charlemagne Escape, encouraging all expectant mothers to prioritize their health and well-being throughout pregnancy.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our resource speakers:
👩‍⚕️ Giña Bacuñata – Midwife
🦷 Dr. Ray Louis Arcenas – Dentist
💊 Christian Dotillos – NDP DOH
💉 Raven Theresa Padilla - MTDP
💖 Marciana Jayme – Diit BHW
Special thanks to our facilitators:
👩‍⚕️ Alnelyn Mandras – Nurse Supervisor
👩‍⚕️ Jitka Lyzette Mikee – NDP DOH

And to the dedicated support staff from Diit DHC Personnel and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) for their invaluable assistance in making this activity successful.

22/05/2026

🌸 CELEBRATION OF THE NATIONAL CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🌸

FREE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING HAPPENING TODAY!

Your health is your wealth, ladies! The Diit District Health Center in partnership with Department of Health-Eastern Visayas Center for Health conducted a FREE Cervical Cancer Screening today to help promote early detection and women's health.

Using HPV DNA Testing (Self-Collection), the process is completely SAFE, EASY, and QUICK.
📍 Where: Brgy. 103 Palanog Gym
📅 When: TODAY, May 22, 2026
⏰ Time: Starting at 8:30 AM
👥 Who is eligible: All women ages 30–65 years old.

22/05/2026

14/05/2026

🎀 Early detection saves lives. 🎀

Join the iBeat-IBreast Early Awareness Testing Program for FREE Breast Screening on May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM at Lions Health Center, Lions Village, Brgy. 97 Cabalawan, Tacloban City.

A simple screening today can protect your tomorrow. 💖

Don’t wait — prioritize your health and encourage your loved ones to get screened too.

27/04/2026

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24/04/2026

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 2026 💚
“𝘽𝙖𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙠𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙞 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮, 𝙈𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮”
𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 24, 2026 (𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮)

Led by the Tacloban City Health Office, headed by City Health Officer Dr. Jaime M. Opinion Jr., in partnership with our valued health leaders and stakeholders, with simultaneous routine vaccination in Brgys. 6A, 101 New Kawayan, 103 Palanog, 91 Abucay, 85 San Jose, 97 Cabalawan, Sagskahan, and V&G.

Together, we protect every child through immunization. 💉👶

24/04/2026

Launching of World Immunization Week 2026 💉
“Bakuna at Proteksyon ni Baby, My Responsibility”

08/04/2026

💜✨ 1st Place Victory for Diit District Health Center! ✨💜

With pride and joy, Diit District Health Center celebrates winning 🥇 1st Place in the Purple Office Contest in line with the Women’s Month Celebration! 💜

Inspired by the powerful spirit of the Babaylan, our team showcased the strength, wisdom, and resilience of women—honoring our rich culture and the vital role of women as healers, leaders, and nurturers in the community. 🌿✨

This achievement reflects the unity, creativity, and dedication of our staff who worked hand in hand to bring this meaningful theme to life. Truly, when women empower each other, incredible things happen! 💪💜

Congratulations, Team Diit! Let us continue to embody the spirit of the Babaylan in serving our community with compassion and excellence. 🌸👏

10/03/2026

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗕 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗧𝗕 𝗗𝗔𝗬 🫁

The Tacloban City Health Office-Sto.Niño District Health Center invites everyone to take part in our World TB Day 2026 activity this March 26.

In partnership with the Department of Health EV CHD VIII and Philippine Business for Social Progress – ACCESS TB Project, we are conducting an Active TB Case Finding campaign to help detect TB early in the community.

🩻 FREE Chest X-Ray
📅 March 26
📍 Sto. Niño District Health Center

Early screening saves lives. Bring your family, friends, and co-workers and take this opportunity to get checked.

Yes! We Can End TB

28/02/2026

The City Government of Tacloban and the City Health Office proudly joined the 17th National Rare Disease Week by wearing purple and showcasing advocacy signages to raise awareness and show solidarity with the rare disease community. 💜

27/02/2026

DID YOU KNOW? ℹ️

According to Republic Act 10747 or the "Rare Diseases Act of the Philippines, persons with rare diseases are recognized as Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and are entitled to benefits for PWDs as provided by RA 7277 and other related laws.

Here listed below are examples of rare diseases.
Source: PDAO Tacloban