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DOH DENOUNCES DOCTOR'S KILLING

PRESS STATEMENT

June 26,2009

The Department of Health - Region XI strongly condemns the June 24 killing of Dr. Rogelio "Bong" Peñera, head of the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) of DOH-XI. The gun-slaying was done cowardly, desperately and in a treacherous way since the victim known to be unarmed, was shot several times while driving his vehicle. The detestable incident also, almost endangered the life of Peñera's child who was passenger of the victim that time as they were on their way home.

The whole DOH grieves over the untimely death of Dr. Peñera. DOH-XI Regional Director Teogenes F. Baluma said, "Peñera has been doing well in all his work assignments as epidemiologist and as member of the Health Emergency Response Team. His demise is a big loss to the Office." Dr. Peñera's co-employees expressed that he was a good-natured worker, a helpful and approachable doctor, and diligent public health employee.

DOH-XI Office earnestly requests the police, NBI and other authorities to solve immediately this ruthless killing and bring the culprit to justice .

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GARANTISADONG PAMBATA 9 (GP9) IN 2009

April (Round 1) and October (Round 2) of every year are the Garantisadong Pambata months. This year’s celebration is now known as the “Garantisadong Pambata 9 in 2009 - 9 Ways To Save Your Child.” GP9 is a nationwide activity upholding the objective of bringing and delivering essential child health care services in order to reduce child mortality by 2/3 in year 2015 (MDG). GP9 package of service delivery includes the 9 major child survival interventions namely: 1) Skilled attendance during pregnancy, delivery and immediate post-partum, 2) Care of the newborn, 3) Breastfeeding and complementary feeding, 4) Micronutrient supplementation & deworming, 5) Immunization of children & mothers, 6) Integrated management. of sick children. 7) Child injury prevention & control, 8) Birth spacing, and 9) Proper Personal Hygiene. All parents and child care-takers are encouraged to bring their children aged 0 to 71 months to the nearest health centers of their locality to avail this package.

Local government officials from the different provinces and cities of Region XI are administering various activities to support the GP9 program of the DOH.

HL TO THE MAX

DOH-CHD-Davao Region launched the DOH’s revitalized and repackaged HEALTHY LIFESTYLE as “HL TO THE MAX” (Healthy Lifestyle to the Maximum). The launching was held simultaneously nationwide highlighted in a Hataw Dance Exercise with various Government Agencies, Non Government Organizations, Private Organizations and the academe at the Quadrangle of the Magsaysay Park, Davao City last February 16, 2009. DOH-CHD-DR Regional Director Teogenes F. Baluma stressed the saying that, “Health is Wealth,” is one way for us to cope up in our present economic crisis and he encouraged all employees of different sectors and capable people to practice healthy lifestyle habits. The healthier we are, the lesser we get sick and spend less for the doctors, lab tests, medications and hospitalization and the more we can save. Stay fit and healthy, mag HL to the MAX kita.

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BFAD-XI MONITORS RECALLED PEANUT BUTTER

January 21, 2009

The Department of Health- Center for Health Development-Davao Region (CHD-DR) through its Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) Section has started monitoring/inspecting big establishments here in the region for the presence of peanut butter and other peanut butter products that were voluntarily recalled or withdrawn from U.S. markets due to a report of potential contamination of Salmonella . These products with specific Lot numbers are: King Nut peanut butter ; Peanut Corporation of America peanut butter & paste products ; Austin & Keebler branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers ; Famous Amos peanut butter cookies snack-size packs ; Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies of Kellogg Company ; Hy-Vee Inc. bakery products ; Perry's Ice Cream containing peanut butter ; & various candies with peanut butter by South Blend Chocolate Company. (more...)

Public Health Advisory

FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON IRR OF CHEAPER DRUGS LAW

October 27 , 2008

The final Public Hearing of the Implementing Rules & Regulations of Republic Act 9502 otherwise known as the Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008 shall be held on WEDNESDAY, October 29, 2008 , 9:00-11:00 AM at Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City . Press Conference will follow at 11:00-12:00 NN, same venue. : (more)

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