Provincial Health Office-Northern Samar

25/08/2026

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 || 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙗𝙞𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙃𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙧’𝙨 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙄𝙑 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙃𝙪𝙗𝙨

Congratulations to Catubig District Hospital on its official designation as a DOH-Designated HIV Treatment Hub, as reflected in the Department of Health’s updated directory of HIV Treatment Hubs and Primary HIV Care Facilities in the Philippines as of June 30, 2026.

This achievement marks another significant milestone in strengthening HIV services across Northern Samar. With the addition of Catubig District Hospital, the province now has a total of five (5) HIV Treatment Hubs, further expanding the reach of essential HIV services and bringing quality and accessible care closer to more communities.

As an HIV Treatment Hub, Catubig District Hospital will contribute to providing HIV counseling and testing, treatment and care, prevention services, and other essential support for individuals and communities affected by or at risk of HIV. Its designation also strengthens the province’s capacity to provide timely, coordinated, and responsive HIV services, particularly to communities in and around the Catubig area.

This milestone was made possible through the collaboration with the Provincial Health Office STI/HIV and AIDS Prevention & Control Program of Northern Samar, with the continued help and guidance of the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital – HIV Treatment Hub “PAGSARIGAN Clinic” staff, led by Mr. Emmanuel A. Tijares, HIV Case Manager. Their support and technical guidance contribute to strengthening the capacity of health facilities in the province to deliver quality and responsive HIV services.

The growing number of designated HIV Treatment Hubs reflects Northern Samar’s continued efforts to strengthen its local HIV response and ensure that individuals have better access to appropriate services within their communities. It also highlights the commitment of our healthcare facilities, health workers, and partners toward promoting accessible, inclusive, and quality HIV care throughout the province. With five (5) HIV Treatment Hubs now serving Northern Samar, this milestone represents a collective achievement in advancing HIV prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care across the province.

Congratulations, Catubig District Hospital, on this meaningful achievement! May this new designation further empower the hospital and its healthcare team in delivering quality HIV services and contributing to a healthier, more informed, and supportive Northern Samar.💚

05/08/2026

𝐎𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐎𝐍

Ang CAPUL DISTRICT HOSPITAL ay kaisa ng mga mamamayan ng Capul sa hangaring tugunan ang mga pangangailangang pangkalusugan ng aming nasasakupan, batay na din sa aming sinumpaang tungkulin. Naiintindihan din namin ang saloobin ng komunidad na ang bawat pasyente ay may karapatang bigyan ng atensyon sa mga pampublikong ospital. Eto ang aming gabay at panuntunan sa araw-araw na paglilingkod sa isla ng Capul.

Ikinalulungkot naming malaman na ang pamilya ng pasyenteng naaksidente kamakailan at dinala sa ospital ay nagpaabot sa social media ng kanyang hinaing ukol sa natanggap na trato sa Capul District Hospital. Kagaya ng lahat na aming pasyente, bukas naming tinanggap at binigyan ng kaagarang lunas ang nasabing pasyente sa gabi ng Hulyo 31, 2026, araw ng kapiyestahan ng Capul. Nagkataong marami ring naaksidente sa araw na iyon at sunod-sunod ang pasyente, pero lahat ay inasikaso ng doctor katulong ang 2 nurses at nursing attendants on-duty.

Ang nasabing pasyente ay dinala sa ospital na wala nang malay na aming napag-alaman ay dinala muna sa kanilang bahay, may mga sugat sa mukha at napadumi na sa sariling damit ng hindi niya namalayan. Binigyan ng standard care, nilinis ang sugat, kinabitan ng swero at binigyan ng gamot na dinaan sa swero mula sa pharmacy ng Capul District Hospital. Dahil sa assessment ng doctor nahihirapang huminga ang pasyente, napasuka na ng maitim na dugo, p**a ang mga mata, at kitang masama ang lagay, kaagad itong inirefer sa mas mataas na hospital, sa Catarman.

Pinadala ng ospital ang 2 oxygen (isang malaki at isang maliit na tangke) para umabot sa Catarman at pinagamit ang isang plastic bed sa pagbubuhat ng pasyente dahil eto ang angkop sa maliit na bangka at sa ambulance ng LGU Capul na syang pinakiusapan ng hospital para magdala ng pasyente sa Northern Samar Provincial Hospital mula sa Allen. Dahil hindi pagmamay-ari ng hospital ang ambulance, hindi nito saklaw ang panuntunan pagdating sa paggamit nito. Dinala ng staff ng Capul District Hospital ang pasyente sa kinaroroonan ng bangka sa Brgy 2, Poblacion, kasama ang MDRRMO at ang pamilya ng pasyente hanggang sa ligtas na nakarating eto sa NSPH.

Kasama sa programa ng mga government hospital sa probinsya ang libreng gamot at oxygen sa ilalim ng consignment mechanism at zero-balance billing program kaya walang binabayaran sa Capul District Hospital ang mga pasyente. Bagamat patuloy ang mga hakbang upang mas maimprove ang serbisyo ng hospital mula sa pagdadagdag ng mga gamit hanggang sa karagdagang mga personahe, sa kasalukuyan, limitado ang kakayahan nito bilang infirmary hospital, pagdating sa mga seryosong kalagayan kagaya ng internal hemorrhage sa mga kaso ng vehicular accidents. Lalo pa at isang isla ang Capul, kasama sa mga tinatawag na geographically isolated at disadvantaged areas o GIDA municipality, hamon ang medical services sa mga malulubhang sakit.

Hinihingi namin ang pag-unawa ng lahat habang ginagawa ng pamunuan ng hospital ang lahat ng mga hakbang upang mas mapabuti ang mga serbisyo ng pasilidad, na siyang pinapangarap nating lahat.

Salamat po.

04/08/2026

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬–𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, isasagawa ang Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) para sa lahat ng batang 𝟲–𝟱𝟵 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗼𝗹𝗱.

✅ Libre. Ligtas. Epektibo.

Magtungo sa inyong pinakamalapit na BHS o Health Center at alamin ang iskedyul ng pagbabakuna.

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

4 𝙊'𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠 𝙃𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘿𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 🕓

The Provincial Health Office – Northern Samar encourages everyone to make the 4 O’Clock Habit part of our daily routine in preventing dengue.

Every day at 4:00 PM, take at least 10 minutes to inspect your home and surroundings. Search for and destroy possible mosquito breeding sites by removing stagnant water, cleaning water containers, clearing gutters and other areas where rainwater may collect, and properly disposing of waste.

Dengue prevention starts with simple actions that we can do every day. Let’s work together—at home, in schools, offices, and communities—to keep our surroundings clean and free from mosquito breeding sites.

Make 4 O’Clock a daily habit. Search, destroy, and help stop dengue before it starts.

03/08/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬📢

The Provincial Government of Northern Samar is pleased to announce the re-implementation of the Flexible Work Arrangement, effective July 27, 2026, pursuant to Executive Order No. 26-07-01.

For the Provincial Health Office (PHO), regular office operations will be four (4) days a week, with every Friday designated as Work-From-Home (WFH).

However, offices providing essential services, including 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮, and 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙢, will continue to report on Fridays to accommodate deliveries and other necessary operations.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 💙

28/07/2026

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 || 𝙏𝙒𝙊 - 𝘿𝘼𝙔 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙁𝙁 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙊𝙍𝙂𝘼𝙉𝙄𝙕𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈

Recognizing that quality healthcare begins with a strong, resilient, and united workforce, Dr. G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital successfully conducted its Two-Day Staff Development and Organizational Development Program at Prince Seashore Resort, Mondragon, Northern Samar on July 24-25, 2026.

The activity was supported by resource speakers from the Provincial Health Office of Northern Samar, further strengthening collaboration in promoting organizational excellence and employee well-being.

The program featured meaningful sessions facilitated by Ms. Arnita Pallones-Sabong, JD, Quality Assurance and Performance Monitoring Officer, who discussed effective communication and workplace empathy; John Ezekiel T. Valera, MD, MBA, FPAFP, Provincial Health Officer I, who led an insightful session on burnout awareness among healthcare workers; and Ms. Lenette Lapara, Nurse III, Mental Health Program Coordinator, who facilitated workshops on self-awareness, emotional resilience, and mental well-being. Through interactive discussions, reflective activities, and team-building exercises, participants enhanced their interpersonal skills, strengthened teamwork, and gained practical strategies for fostering a healthy and supportive work environment.

More than a staff development initiative, the activity reaffirmed the shared commitment of Dr. G.B. Tan Memorial Hospital and the Provincial Health Office of Northern Samar to cultivating a positive organizational culture where healthcare professionals are empowered, supported, and inspired to deliver compassionate, people-centered, and quality healthcare services.

28/07/2026

23/07/2026

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 || 𝙇𝙀𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙎𝙔 𝙊𝙍𝙄𝙀𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙐𝙇𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉

The Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EV CHD) in partnership with the Provincial Health Office of Northern Samar and the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Catarman, successfully conducted a Leprosy Orientation and Skin Consultation on July 15–16, 2026, with the shared goal of strengthening local efforts toward the early detection, prevention, and management of leprosy in the community.

Day 1 of the activity, held at D' Lemongrass, Catarman, brought together Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) from selected barangays in Catarman with reported leprosy cases, along with nurses from RHU Catarman, to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the early detection, diagnosis, management, and referral of leprosy. The orientation also emphasized the important role of BHWs and nurses as frontline healthcare providers in promoting early consultation and ensuring that individuals affected by leprosy receive timely and appropriate care, and the importance of reducing stigma and ensuring timely access to quality healthcare services.

Day 2 of the activity, held at RHU Catarman, focused on skin consultation and examination of close contacts of confirmed leprosy cases. This active case-finding activity aimed to identify possible early signs of leprosy among household and close contacts, who are at greater risk of developing the disease. Early detection through contact screening is a key strategy in interrupting disease transmission, preventing disability, and ensuring that those who need treatment receive it at the earliest possible stage.

The two-day activity reflects the strong collaboration between the Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EV CHD), Provincial Health Office, and RHU Catarman in enhancing the capacity of healthcare workers, strengthening community-based surveillance, and expanding access to quality leprosy services. Through continued education, active case finding, and community engagement, the program reinforces its commitment to reducing stigma, preventing disability, and achieving a leprosy-free and stigma-free Northern Samar.