21/07/2026
Semi-Annual Consultative Meeting on the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS)
To further strengthen health data management and streamline reporting systems across the province, the Semi-Annual Consultative Meeting on the Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS) was successfully convened.
Funded by the Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO) and skillfully facilitated by Provincial FHSIS Coordinator, ma'am Sheryl Rosales, the gathering served as a vital platform to align public and private health sectors toward more efficient and accurate health information reporting.
The session drew key healthcare stakeholders and implementers from across the network, including:
-Provincial FHSIS Coordinators
-Municipal Health Officers (MHOs)
-Hospital Focals and Animal Bite Treatment -Center (ABTC) Focals from various hospitals and MHOs
-Birthing Managers and dedicated staff from private birthing clinics
The key highlights & discussions included
👉🏿Program Updates: Participants were oriented on the latest developments, directives, and policy directions concerning the FHSIS program.
👉🏿Functionality Assessment: Comprehensive guidelines were introduced regarding the systematic assessment of FHSIS functionality to ensure optimal performance across facilities.
👉🏿Submission Timeline & Workflow: Clear reporting pathways and standardized submission schedules were thoroughly discussed to ensure synchronized data flow among all participating health facilities.
👉🏿Inter-Facility Collaboration: The session emphasized the importance of fostering a stronger, more cohesive network and collaboration between public and private health institutions.
An open forum was conducted to address ground-level challenges, clarify reporting bottlenecks, and provide actionable solutions for program implementers.
🎯 Ways Forward
The consultative meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all attendees to improve data accuracy, timeliness, and inter-facility coordination. Through the steadfast support of the PDOHO and the active engagement of our health workforce, the region continues to move forward toward a more responsive and data-driven healthcare delivery system.