Calanasan Municipal Health Office

04/09/2026

Happy Birthday, sir Jherome Danggan!
We are incredibly grateful for the service you provide to our team and the community. May this year bring you continued success, happiness, and good health. Enjoy your day!

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Warmest birthday wishes to our beloved Doc Eden! 💚

Thank you for your kindness, dedication, and genuine care for our patients and community. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our RHU family.

May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and many more wonderful years ahead. You deserve all the love and blessings coming your way!

Happy Birthday, Doc Eden! 🎂💐
With love from your RHU family! 💚

31/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Ma'am Veronalyn Alaban!
We are incredibly grateful for the service you provide to our team and the community. May this year bring you continued success, happiness, and good health. Enjoy your day!

31/08/2026

Health authorities are sounding the alarm on mosquito control after 26 cases of acute meningitis and encephalitis syndrome (AMES) were recorded in Kalinga from January 4 to August 22, 2026, including 10 confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis (JE). The Office of the Provincial Health Officer urged the public to strengthen mosquito-control measures and eliminate possible breeding sites to help prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

18/08/2026

NUTRITION MONTH 2026 CELEBRATION AT LACNAB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

On August 7, 2026, Lacnab Elementary School celebrated Nutrition Month 2026 through an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) and Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) session focused on Pinggang Pinoy, Proper Hand Hygiene, and a Healthy Lifestyle.

🌟 ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED:
🍎 Display of nutritious and healthy foods
🍚 Feeding of Day Care pupils
🥗 SBCC Session on Pinggang Pinoy – learning how to choose and balance nutritious foods
🧼 Proper Hand Hygiene – emphasizing the importance of clean hands in preventing illness
🏃 Proper Lifestyle – encouraging healthy daily habits, active living, and better health choices

Through these activities, children and their families were reminded that good nutrition, proper hygiene, and a healthy lifestyle are important building blocks for a healthier future.

Together, let us continue to nurture healthy children, empower families, and build a healthier community—one healthy habit at a time!

“Healthy food, clean hands, healthy habits—healthy children, healthy community!”

18/08/2026

BRINGING HEALTH SERVICES CLOSER TO THE COMMUNITY!

The Cadaclan Barangay Health Station (BHS) successfully conducted a series of integrated health and nutrition activities aimed at promoting the health, well-being, and healthy practices of children, families, and the community.

Activities conducted included:
1. Installation of an Olyset Net at the Daycare Center as an additional measure for mosquito control and disease prevention.
2. Information and Education Campaign (IEC) on:
o Proper Nutrition and the Pinggang Pinoy guide
o Importance of personal hygiene among children and adults
o Routine deworming for eligible individuals 12 years old and above

3. Inspection of pupils’ fingernails and screening for head lice to promote proper hygiene and prevent the spread of common infections.

4.Conduct of supplementary feeding to support the nutritional needs of children.

5. Reading of TST/PPD results among selected pupils as part of TB-related screening activities.

6. Weight monitoring of children to help track their growth and nutritional status.

18/08/2026

HEALTH & SANITATION INSPECTION IN BRGY. POBLACION

On August 12, 2026, the Municipal Health Office of Calanasan conducted a health and sanitation inspection in Barangay Poblacion to help ensure a clean, safe, and healthy environment for delegates and visitors.

The team conducted an inspection of delegates’ house venues, focusing on:
💧 Availability of safe drinking water, including the distribution of Aquatabs
🚻 Functionality and cleanliness of toilets, with adequate water supply
♻️ Information, Education and Communication (IEC) on proper waste disposal and segregation
🧹 Cleanliness and sanitation of the surrounding areas

The team also inspected food stalls to ensure compliance with basic food safety and sanitation practices, including:
📋 Verification of health certificates of food handlers
🧤 Proper use of hairnets, gloves, facemasks, and aprons
♻️ Proper waste disposal and segregation

The activity was carried out by 2 Sanitation Inspectors, 2 BNS, 2 BHWs, and 1 Driver, working together to promote food safety, environmental sanitation, and disease prevention in the community.

Through regular inspection and health education, the Municipal Health Office continues to strengthen efforts toward a cleaner, safer, and healthier Calanasan for everyone.

18/08/2026

ASSESSMENT FOR THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY BARANGAY AND SCHOOL 2026

Promoting a cleaner, greener, healthier, and more sustainable community!

On August 7, 2026, the Municipal Government of Calanasan participated in the conduct of the Assessment for the Most Eco-Friendly Barangay and School 2026 at Barangay Eva, PDMSAT, Milagrosa Elementary School, and Ayayao Elementary School.
The MHO was represented by two (2) Sanitation Inspectors and an HRH-Nurse Representative, who actively participated in the actual validation and assessment of environmental sanitation, hygiene, nutrition, and health-related practices.

🔎 ACTUAL VALIDATION INCLUDED:
🏘️ For Barangays
✅ Compliance with Zero Open Defecation (ZOD)
✅ Assessment of sanitation practices and proper use of sanitary facilities

🏫 For Schools
🌱 Gulayan sa Paaralan – establishment and proper maintenance of school gardens

🚻 Comfort Rooms and WASH Areas – proper maintenance and implementation of the WINS (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools) Program

🥗 School Canteen – observance of nutritious food choices and implementation of a plastic-free policy

This initiative highlights the importance of environmental responsibility, proper sanitation, healthy nutrition, and good hygiene practices in building healthier and more sustainable communities.

Together, let us continue to create cleaner barangays, healthier schools, and a greener Calanasan! 🌿💚

18/08/2026

🩷 A Healthier Sabangan Starts with MR SIA 2026! 💉🌿

On August 7, 2026, the Municipal Health Office, together with the Barangay Health Station of Sabangan, barangay officials, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), RHU/DOH health personnel, and community volunteers, conducted an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaign across the 7 puroks of Barangay Sabangan in support of MR SIA 2026.

The activity focused on bringing accurate and timely information directly to families, especially parents and guardians of children aged 0–59 months. Through community mobilization and house-to-house visits, health workers and volunteers shared IEC materials and discussed the importance, benefits, schedule, and eligibility for measles-rubella vaccination.

📌 Activities conducted included:
• Posting of MR SIA 2026 posters and tarpaulins in strategic locations and establishments
• House-to-house distribution of flyers, brochures, and other IEC materials
• Information drive on MR SIA 2026 vaccination
• Invitation and mobilization of parents and guardians to participate in the campaign
• Community orientation and question-and-answer sessions to address concerns and misinformation
• Distribution of vaccination schedules and campaign reminders
• Coordination with barangay officials, BHWs, BNS, and community volunteers for effective mobilization

Through information, education, and community participation, we can help ensure that families are informed and ready to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases. 💗

Let’s work together for a healthier, safer, and better-protected Sabangan!

🩷 MR SIA 2026: Protecting Children, Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities!