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04/08/2026

20260804|| 🛡️ Patient Safety Orientation 2026 🏥

A successful first batch of the Patient Safety Orientation 2026 was conducted today, bringing together healthcare professionals committed to fostering a safer healthcare environment for everyone.

One of the highlights of the orientation was the Spot the Safety Hazard Game, where participants enthusiastically identified potential safety risks and demonstrated teamwork through an interactive and enjoyable learning experience.

Together, we continue to strengthen our culture of safety — because every action counts, and every patient deserves safe, quality care.

04/08/2026

20260804||

Patient Safety Orientation 2026, 1st Batch

21/07/2026

2026070610||

Take a look back at the memorable moments from our National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week 2026 celebration at Governor Benjamin T. Romualdez General Hospital and Schistosomiasis Center.

From educational campaigns and engaging competitions to recognizing our IPC champions and dedicated healthcare workers, this celebration showcased our collective commitment to creating a safer healthcare environment for everyone.

Every activity reflected our shared goal of strengthening infection prevention practices and promoting a culture of patient safety.

Together, we continue to build resilient and responsive IPC systems for safer healthcare.

💙💚 Building Resilient and Responsive IPC Systems

03/07/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (𝐍𝐑𝐃), 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 23, 2026 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞, "𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫," 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐁𝐓𝐑𝐆𝐇𝐒𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 (𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐬)

03/07/2026

Department Circular No. 2026-0291
June 8, 2026

Promotional Materials for the Celebration of National Infection Prevention and Control Week 2026 on July 6-10, 2026
🔵 Access the issuance: bit.ly/dc2026-0291
🔵 Access the promo materials: tinyurl.com/2026IPCWeek

By authority of the Secretary of Health, signed and issued by Atty. Christian Lel M. Saquilabon, Assistant Secretary of Health, addressed to all DOH executives, central and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health, directors of specialty hospitals, chiefs of hospitals, includes a link to download the official National IPC Week promotional materials in aid of disseminating the information.

This issuance originated from DOH HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the Bureau's Policy, Planning and Program Development Division.

DOH issuances relevant to health facility development at our Google Site's news and updates section, bit.ly/hfdb-news

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Department Circular No. 2026-0291
June 8, 2026
Promotional Materials for the Celebration of National Infection Prevention and Control Week 2026 on July 6-10, 2026

🔵 Access the issuance: bit.ly/dc2026-0291
🔵 Access the promo materials: tinyurl.com/2026IPCWeek

By authority of the Secretary of Health, signed and issued by Atty. Christian Lel M. Saquilabon, Assistant Secretary of Health, addressed to all DOH executives, central and regional directors, BARMM Ministry of Health, directors of specialty hospitals, chiefs of hospitals, includes a link to download the official National IPC Week promotional materials in aid of disseminating the information.

This issuance originated from DOH HFDB: Address further inquiries about this issuance to the Bureau's Policy, Planning and Program Development Division.

DOH issuances relevant to health facility development at our Google Site's news and updates section, bit.ly/hfdb-news

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05/05/2026

Action saves lives 👐💙

This World Hand Hygiene Day, we mark 18 years of SAVE LIVES Clean Your Hands by reminding everyone in health care that clean hands protect patients and health workers.

Many infections can be prevented with proper hand hygiene at the right moments. A simple act that makes a lifesaving difference every day.
Let’s keep hands clean and care safe for all.

Action saves lives 👐💙

This World Hand Hygiene Day, we mark 18 years of SAVE LIVES Clean Your Hands by reminding everyone in health care that clean hands protect patients and health workers.

Many infections can be prevented with proper hand hygiene at the right moments. A simple act that makes a lifesaving difference every day.

Let’s keep hands clean and care safe for all.

13/04/2026

06/01/2026

26/12/2025

The Infection Prevention and Control Unit extends warmest wishes for a joyous and safe holiday season. May this time bring you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and good health.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everyone! 🎄✨😊

28/11/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FLU AND PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINE SUPPLIES

Public Advisory No. 2025-044 | November 21, 2025

In line with the departments commitment to upholding transparency in public health, the Department of Health - Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH-EV CHD) informs the public that Influenza vaccines are currently unavailable at the DOH.

Individuals who wish to receive and avail influenza vaccines are advised to visit the nearest private clinic or healthcare facility offering the service.

Further, senior citizens who wish to avail themselves of the pneumococcal vaccine may proceed to the nearest Rural Health Unit (RHU) or barangay health center, while stocks last.

The DOH-EV CHD encourages everyone to stay vigilant and continue practicing preventive measures to protect against influenza-like illnesses.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.