Region I Health Promotion Program

12/08/2025

Wound washing saves lives!

If bitten by a dog 🐶, always seek immediate medical advice.

The wound must be immediately and thoroughly washed for at least 15 minutes with soap and water. Then visit a clinic, as you may need post-exposure vaccination!

12/08/2025

Many people struggle to stay active simply because they haven’t found an activity they truly enjoy.

The important thing to remember is that you don’t have to follow what others like; physical activity comes in many forms!💪

04/08/2025

📢Attention Everyone!

You are invited to attend the Health Facility Knowledge Update Series (HFKUS)

🗓 August 6, 2025 at 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 via Cisco WebEx
🔗 Pre-registration is required: https://tinyurl.com/HFKUSPreregistration
🗓 Deadline of pre-registration: August 5, 2025 at 12:00 NN

The meeting link will be sent via email a day before the HFKUS and the certificate of attendance will be issued only to participants who have successfully attended the session.

Seize this moment as a valuable chance to expand your intellectual horizons and gain essential knowledge.

04/08/2025

🌿Be part of the change toward healthier, happier workplaces! 🌟 Join the 2nd DOH Online Summit and discover practical ways to promote wellness for all.

💼 Let’s build a culture of care at work. 🏢✨ Tune in to the 2nd DOH Online Summit and explore how we can make every workplace a healthier space for everyone.

Health starts at work! 💚 Join experts and advocates at the 2nd DOH Online Summit as we discuss how to create inclusive, supportive, and wellness-centered workplaces.

🌈 Together, we can turn every workplace into a space that supports well-being. Don’t miss the 2nd DOH Online Summit—your role in promoting health at work starts here!

August 5, 2025

31/07/2025

- or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest pains
❗️ Weight loss
❗️ Fever
❗️ Night sweats

Yes! Tuberculosis is curable and preventable.

31/07/2025

It is undeniable that individual, cultural, and environmental factors shape our food choices. In our upcoming webinar, we will learn from Dr. Kim dela Luna how understanding and utilizing research that looks into these factors helps shape food policies that promote healthy behavior.

Listen to Dr. dela Luna's presentation by joining our upcoming webinar "Beyond the Plate: Advancing the Right to Food from Evidence to Policy" in commemoration of National Nutrition Month this August 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 NN.

Don't miss out and register now!

Register here (limited slots):
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This webinar is brought to you by:
Health Promotion Program, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
Department of Nutrition - College of Public Health, UP Manila, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines, University of the Philippines Manila
UPLB Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, UPLB College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños
ImagineLaw
Center for Policy Studies and Advocacy on Sustainable Development Inc.

31/07/2025

update you should know:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has now classified hepatitis D as carcinogenic to humans, just like hepatitis B & C.

⚠️ It causes liver cancer & only spreads in people already infected with hepatitis B.

30/07/2025

📢 Attention Everyone!

You are invited to attend the Health Promotion Knowledge Update Series (HP KUS)
🗓 August 7, 2025 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 via Cisco WebEx
🔗Pre-registration is required: https://bit.ly/HPKUSPre-registration6
🗓 Deadline of pre-registration: August 6, 2025 at 12:00 NN

The meeting link will be sent via email one day before the HP KUS and the certificates of participation will be issued only to participants who have successfully attended the session.

It's time to actively engage and transform your understanding – don’t miss this remarkable opportunity for profound attainment of vital knowledge.

18/07/2025

18/07/2025

Consent for sexual activity:
✅ Must be freely given
✅ Must be explicit
✅ Must be specific for each act
✅ Can be withdrawn at any time

No one should pressure or coerce you into any sexual act.

18/07/2025

Too many children are given medicines that were never properly tested for them.

That means imprecise dosing—and real risks.

💡 The Global Accelerator for Paediatric Formulations Network (GAP-f) is changing the game.

They’re fast-tracking the development of medicines made for children—not just scaled-down versions of adult treatments.

Check it out: https://bit.ly/4lkpLZk