Provincial Health Office-Northern Samar

31/05/2026

26/05/2026

𝙇𝙊𝙊𝙆 || 𝙎𝙐𝘾𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙎𝙁𝙐𝙇 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙇𝙏𝙃 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎

Through strong collaboration, commitment, and shared dedication to public service, the Provincial Health Office together with partner agencies and stakeholders successfully conducted a series of meaningful health activities and community engagements. These initiatives reflect our continuing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, promote public health awareness, and provide quality services for every community.

Beyond the accomplishments, these activities also strengthened partnerships, encouraged knowledge-sharing, and highlighted the collective commitment of everyone working towards a healthier, safer, and more empowered Northern Samar.

19/05/2026

15/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐄 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 (𝐇𝐋𝐈-𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐒) 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐓 & 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐃 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒, 𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐈 𝐍. 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑

OnMay 13–14, 2026, the Healthy Learning Institution Focal Persons of the Department of Health Regional Office, in coordination with the Health Promotion Unit of the Provincial Health Office, the Provincial DOH Office, and the Department of Education Schools Division Office of Northern Samar, conducted monitoring and validation activities in two Healthy Learning Institutions for Last Mile Elementary Schools (HLI-LMES), namely Macaret Elementary School and Basud Elementary School, both located in Biri, Northern Samar.

The activity aimed to assess the implementation and compliance of the schools with the standards and indicators of the HLI-LMES initiative, particularly in the areas of health promotion, sanitation and hygiene, nutrition, disaster preparedness, mental health and psychosocial support, and the establishment of safe and learner-friendly school environments. The monitoring and validation also provided an opportunity for partner agencies to identify strengths, address gaps, and extend technical assistance to further improve the delivery of school health programs and services.

Through strengthened partnerships and sustained monitoring activities, the initiative continues to promote the overall well-being, safety, and development of learners and school communities in Northern Samar.

15/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

A significant stride of the Provincial Government to promote the overall health of Nortehanons and to expand mental health services in the province, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, united with the provincial leadership of Governor Harris Ongchuan, enacted an ordinance institutionalizing community mental health services in Northern Samar.

The Ordinance, approved on third and final reading early this month, promotes and protects the rights of persons, especially those with mental health needs, to include the right to confidentiality, and access to affordable and quality mental healthcare services. The policy fosters mental health services such as outpatient consultations and counselling, community-based early interventions, psychotropic medicines, referral to higher level facilities, mental health promotion and awareness programs, crisis response and helpline mechanisms, integrating preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services across all levels of care from the provincial, municipal, down to the barangay level.

Moreover, it establishes a mechanism for policy-making, coordination, and monitoring through the creation of a Northern Samar Mental Health Council (NSMHC). With Governor Ongchuan as Chair, Vice Governor Clarence Dato as Co-Chairperson and Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Aurora Dubongco as Vice Chairperson, the Council will lead in coordinating mental health policies, programs and services with LGUs, national government agencies, institutions, and the private sector.

This local legislative measure likewise provides for support structures such as the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services Committees and Peer Support Groups to strengthen the mental well-being of different population groups ranging from the youth to senior citizens and other vulnerable groups.

Authored by Board Member Emil Ongchuan, and co-sponsored by Board Member Don Abalon and Board Member Floriane Dy, the legislation seeks to establish community-based mental health care systems and inter-agency collaboration to expand access, reduce stigma, and safeguard families and communities from mental conditions that compromise the life and welfare of Nortehanons.

The policy aligns with Governor Ongchuan’s Serbisyong HCO development agenda which puts premium on health, capacity building and opportunities for communities in the province.

13/05/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 || 𝗧𝗪𝗢-𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗣𝗦𝗬𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗜𝗗 (𝗣𝗙𝗔) 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗚𝗢𝗡 𝗡. 𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔𝗥

On May 11–12, 2026, the Primary Care Facility of the Local Government Unit of Mondragon, Northern Samar, in coordination with the Provincial Health Office, successfully conducted a two-day Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training for its personnel.

The activity aimed to enhance the participants’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing immediate psychosocial support to individuals experiencing distress during emergencies, crises, and challenging situations. Specifically, the training sought to strengthen participants’ understanding of the principles of PFA, promote effective communication and supportive listening skills, and equip them with appropriate strategies in responding to the emotional and mental health needs of affected individuals while ensuring safety, confidentiality, and empathy.

The training involved interactive lectures and discussions, actual provision of Psychological First Aid, and simulation exercises that allowed participants to apply the concepts and techniques learned in realistic scenarios. Through these activities, participants were able to deepen their appreciation of compassionate care and the importance of mental health and psychosocial support in community and healthcare settings.

The successful conduct of the training reflects the commitment of Mondragon Local Government Unit and the Provincial Government Of Northern Samar through the Provincial Health Office in strengthening the capacity of healthcare personnel para sa Marig-on, Mainuswagon Ngan Malipayon nga Nortehanon.

12/05/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤 𝐧𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐨

Kahuman san masusi nga ebalwasyon san panginahanglan san katawhan, nakita naton nga angay na igbalik sa standard 5-day on-site work an Kapitolyo, para masiguro an padayon, episyente, ngan accessible nga mga serbisyo sa aton igkasi Nortehanon.

Tikang yana nga semana, an Gobyerno Probinsyal abrido na otro sa publiko tikang Lunes tubtob Biyernes, para san iyo mga panginahanglan ngan mga transaksyon.

Pero igpapadayon naton an mga pamaagi pagtipid sa paggamit enerhiya tungod san nagpapadayon nga samok sa Middle East. Ini nga pitad dako nga bulig para makaiban san kunsumo ngan gastos san gobyerno, ngan makabulig para magamit an aton resources sa mga mahinungdanon nga programa san probinsya.

11/05/2026

Its our annual commemoration of our dearly departed friends and love ones.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Even in your home you can support our cause by lighting a candle and offer a prayer for all the People Living with HIV (PWH) who died in AIDS and to the people who keeps fighting for equality and understanding that AIDS is not a death sentence but the stigma and discrimination is.