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Department of Health Regional Office VII Advocates for the Support to the Breast Cancer Awareness Month 

In observance with the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Health Regional Office VII joined this year advocacy campaign in the recently concluded “Moonwalk: A Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness” last 15 October 2016 held at Fuente Osmeña Circle, Cebu City, Cebu.   

Breast Canver Awareness

The campaign activity was participated in by various institutions, agencies, schools and other stakeholders  from Metro Cebu. It aimed toboost breast cancer awareness through early detection and preventive screening. The advocacy kicked-off with the unique moon walk passing through the fares of Fuente Osmeña to Plaza Independencia followed by the proper program.

Giving the rationale of the activity Mr. Ronald delos Reyes, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. Program Coordinator highlighted the importance of the campaign message to observe monthly self breast examination for women 20-30 years old, Clinical Breast Exam for ages 30-40 and mammogram advised once every 2 years for 40 years old and above.

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Department of Health Regional Office VII leads DOH 1st National Staff Meeting

The Department of Health spearheaded the 1st National Staff Meeting last October 20 to 21, 2016 at Negros Oriental Convention Center, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental under the leadership of Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell–Ubial and jointly hosted by the the Department of Health Regional Office VII and Negros Island Regional Office.

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Key DOH officials present during the meeting were from EXECOM members composed of Secretary, Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries of the DOH, DOH Central Office Directors, Program Managers, Regional Directors, Chiefs of Hospitals, Heads of Attached Agencies, Office of the Secretary Consultants/Davao OSEC staff, Local Chief Executive and some Provincial and Regional Staff and Partners.

The National Staff Meeting was an annual event of the Department of Health key officials, officers and staff; with the purpose of sharing quality health care best practices, discussing and reviewing strategic health policies and operational issues. It also aimed to propose recommendations and actions in addressing issues concerning the DOH, underscoring this year’s theme “Moving Philippine Health Agenda Forward to Attain Sustainable Development Goals.”