Saturday, March 26, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
RADIATION ILLNESS
Press Release/14 March 2011
Exposure from ionizing radiation following nuclear plant accidents may cause acute as well as long-term effects on health.
Health effects are largely determined by the degree and duration of exposure. The highest risk to health is found among nuclear plant workers. Communities a few miles around the plant may also be affected. That is why evacuation maybe necessary to reduce this risk.
Very early occurrence of vomiting or very serious conditions or even death among exposed population, strongly suggest human absorption of very high doses of ionizing radiation. Blood tests may be done to confirm exposure. Geiger counter or dosimeter are also used to monitor progressive exposure to radiation.
Acute illness is known as acute radiation syndrome or radiation poisoning. This manifests as nausea, vomiting, fever or diarrhea. More serious conditions appear with extreme exposure. A latent period follows and lasts for weeks or months. Then more serious conditions affecting other organs may occur. Hair may fall and blood may be found in stools or vomit.
It is important that proper decontamination is done among those exposed. This means removing all clothes and shoes followed by showering. Treatment is given to prevent organ damage.
Long-term effects after exposure include cancers and genetic malformations in fetuses.
Presently, Japanese authorities are implementing containment procedures to eliminate radiation leaks. People have also been evacuated from a 12-mile radius. Hundreds have been screened for radiation exposure and so far no report of any illness was made.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
Exposure from ionizing radiation following nuclear plant accidents may cause acute as well as long-term effects on health.
Health effects are largely determined by the degree and duration of exposure. The highest risk to health is found among nuclear plant workers. Communities a few miles around the plant may also be affected. That is why evacuation maybe necessary to reduce this risk.
Very early occurrence of vomiting or very serious conditions or even death among exposed population, strongly suggest human absorption of very high doses of ionizing radiation. Blood tests may be done to confirm exposure. Geiger counter or dosimeter are also used to monitor progressive exposure to radiation.
Acute illness is known as acute radiation syndrome or radiation poisoning. This manifests as nausea, vomiting, fever or diarrhea. More serious conditions appear with extreme exposure. A latent period follows and lasts for weeks or months. Then more serious conditions affecting other organs may occur. Hair may fall and blood may be found in stools or vomit.
It is important that proper decontamination is done among those exposed. This means removing all clothes and shoes followed by showering. Treatment is given to prevent organ damage.
Long-term effects after exposure include cancers and genetic malformations in fetuses.
Presently, Japanese authorities are implementing containment procedures to eliminate radiation leaks. People have also been evacuated from a 12-mile radius. Hundreds have been screened for radiation exposure and so far no report of any illness was made.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
ONA: PHILIPPINES SAFE FROM RADIATION
Press Release/ 14 March 2011
Department of Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona would like to inform the public that the Philippines is safe from radiation exposure resulting from the damage to Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.
Ona took part in a briefing presided by President Benigno S. Aquino III held this noon to evaluate the possible consequences arising from the Fukushima nuclear plant incident and to consider necessary precautionary measures. Present during the said briefing were Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, Presidential Communications Development Office Secretary Ricky Carandang as well as officials of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) and the National Security Agency.
During the briefing, the PNRI gave assurance that, at present, the Philippines is not in the path of any plume that may have been released by the plant. There was no reported meltdown in the damaged nuclear power plant. As of 11am today the wind pattern in Japan indicates that the Philippines is unlikely to be hit by any radioactive fallout from Fukushima. The PNRI is in coordination with the International Atomic Energy Administration to be abreast of the aftermath of the Fukushima incident. The DOH and all government agencies are monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and have prepared contingency measures.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
Department of Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona would like to inform the public that the Philippines is safe from radiation exposure resulting from the damage to Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan.
Ona took part in a briefing presided by President Benigno S. Aquino III held this noon to evaluate the possible consequences arising from the Fukushima nuclear plant incident and to consider necessary precautionary measures. Present during the said briefing were Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa, Jr., Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, Budget and Management Secretary Florencio Abad, Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda, Presidential Communications Development Office Secretary Ricky Carandang as well as officials of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) and the National Security Agency.
During the briefing, the PNRI gave assurance that, at present, the Philippines is not in the path of any plume that may have been released by the plant. There was no reported meltdown in the damaged nuclear power plant. As of 11am today the wind pattern in Japan indicates that the Philippines is unlikely to be hit by any radioactive fallout from Fukushima. The PNRI is in coordination with the International Atomic Energy Administration to be abreast of the aftermath of the Fukushima incident. The DOH and all government agencies are monitoring the situation on an hourly basis and have prepared contingency measures.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
JOURNEY TOWARDS ISO CERTIFICATION
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona today (March 14, 2011) led the ceremony and parade inside the Department of Health (DOH) compound for the launching of the DOH’s journey towards ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification.In his message, Ona encouraged members of the executive committee, regional directors, chiefs of the corporate and special hospitals, central office directors, and all DOH employees and DOH partners to make this happen, stating these three words ,”kaya natin ‘to!”,with enthusiasm and conviction.
During the ceremony, Health Assistant Secretary Gerardo Bayugo discussed what is ISO and what it takes to become ISO-certified. According to him, the system starts by documenting one’s task then strictly observing duties accordingly and finding ways to improve and become more efficient and effective.
Bayugo added that ISO is taking steps towards achieving excellence. “If an institution is ISO certified, then it should be efficient and will be able to minimize wastage in time, efforts and resources to hurdle over unorganized and unnecessary processes”, Bayugo reiterated.
In the same event, Health Human Resource Development Bureau Director Dr. Kenneth G. Ronquillo acknowledged the ISO ad hoc committee, the deputy quality management representatives and the ad hoc secretariat.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Online Registration of Persons with Disabilities Orientation in the Island Born of Fire (Camiguin Province)
Philippine Registration for Persons with Disabilities (PRPWD) orientation in Camiguin Province. Batch I participants are stakeholders from TESDA, MSWDO,RHU nurses, DOH Representatives and PWD Federation Presidents. Batch II participants are Rural Health Midwives representing 5 municipalities, Catarman, Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Mambajao, Sagay and Catarman District Hospital. Trainors Nurse Carmencita M. Lubguban, Nurse V - PWD Focal Person of DOH-CHD Northern Mindaqnao, Mr. Voltaire M. Ucab, Zenaida M. Cainglet, representative PSWD and Ms. Marydel F. Credo, Provincial CBRSP Coordinator of PHO Camiguin. (Carmencita M. Lubguban)
Thursday, February 24, 2011
CONFIRMED
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago congratulates Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona (right) after the latter was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. In his opening statement, Secretary Ona said that his administration’s thrust will be the rehabilitation and upgrading of government hospitals nationwide.Source: www.doh.gov.ph
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
CHD-NM Christmas Party with the theme: Makulay na Pasko sa CHD-NM (Regional Health Office Region-X)
During the Christmas Party of CHD-Northern Mindanao held December 22, 2010, at the DOH-X quadrangle, Dr. Jaime S. Bernadas, Regional Director, handed the Php500, 000 check to the winning most functional Federated Barangay Health Workers Association in the Region, which is the Federated BHW of Cagayan de Oro City. Representing the Association is Mrs. Sarah Vistal, Federated BHW President. Assisting Dr. Bernadas is Director Jose R. Llacuna, Jr, Director III, and Chief of Local Health Support Division, Dr. Susan O. Dongallo. With the group of Ms. Vistal is Dr. Rachel Dilla, City Health Officer II of Cagayan de Oro , Ms Iryn Salcido, Public Health Nurse Cag. De Oro City Health Office, and Dr. Edna Sheila B. Eugenio. The 1st Runner up receiving Php250,00 is the Federated BHW of Misamis Occidental and the 2nd runner up is the Federated BHW of Bukidnon, and the 3rd runner –up is the Federated BHW of Misamis Oriental. –Ma. Elen C. Santua, M.D., MS II
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
KAMPANYA KONTRA PAPUTOK AT MRT STATIONS
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona recently unveiled a ‘Kampanya Kontra Paputok’ tarpaulin aimed at reducing incidence of fireworks-related injuries to children as Department of Health data revealed that most injuries due to fireworks are found in children aged below 10 years old. Ona instead suggested that local government units designate a common fireworks display area, where the community can gather and have fun while watching fireworks display handled by professionals.Source: www.doh.gov.ph
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
From Womb to Tomb Media Seminar
Dr. Ivanhoe C. Escartin, of the National Center for Health Promotion, presenting to media data on suicide during the recent DOH “Womb To Tomb” media seminar held on December 8-10, 2010 in Montebello Hotel , Cebu City. Dr. Escartin talked about depression as a pre- cursor to suicide, as suicide becomes more common during Christmas holidays.source: www.doh.gov.ph
WALANG BATANG MAGPAPAPUTOK
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona discusses to students of Payatas B Elementary School the effects of using fireworks/firecrackers during this holiday season. Ona made the visit to schools to personally advise children to refrain from using fireworks/firecrackers as DOH statistics reveal that most injuries occur in the 1-10 years age group. He also cited that injuries to children happen because fireworks/firecrackers are available at community retail stores. The Department of Health stressed that no irresponsible fireworks use will result to no injury, or even death.source: www.doh.gov.ph
World Health Report 2010 focusing on Health Systems Financing
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona, (3rd from left) presenting the World Health Report 2010 focusing on Health Systems Financing - The Path to Universal Coverage. Health Secretary Ona reiterated in the Alma-Ata Declaration that Health for All would contribute both to a better quality of life and also to global peace and security. He expressed optimism that President Benigno Aquino III’s marching order of universal healthcare coverage among the poorest of the poor Filipinos will soon be realize in two or three years. He added that strengthening rural health units, tapping private sector cooperation, sustaining health outcomes, expanding membership of informal sectors and scaling-up information campaign of Philhealth are some of the strategies the Department of Health should adopt in order to attain its objective. Also in photo from left to right are Philhealth President Dr. Rey Aquino, World Health Organization Country Representative to the Philippines Dr. Soe Nyunt-U, WHO Health Care Financing Team Leader Dr. Dorjsuren Bayarsaikhan, and WHO Health Sector Development Director Dr. Henk Bekedam.source: www.doh.gov.ph
Regional Public Health Conference
Health Undersecretary Mario C. Villaverde, during the Regional Health Conference on Determinants of Health, underscoring the need for society to work together to address the problems of rapid urbanization and devise approaches to reduce inequities to access to good health. He added that social determinants like water and sanitation, transportation, mother and children’s health, climate change, nutrition and family size should be given priority in order to make headway and achieve better health for all. source: www.doh.gov.ph
WORLD AIDS DAY 2010: “LIGHT FOR RIGHTS”
Press Release/1 December 2010
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV continues to be a potent threat to the health of our countrymen. Countries across the globe are facing this dreaded disease and its disastrous effects on individuals, their families, the health care delivery system, and society in general.
Towards the end of 2008, an estimated total number of 33.4 million people were infected with HIV globally.
Locally, there are now a total of 5,729 HIV positive cases in the country. This represents less than one percent of our total population which means that the country is still on track to meet our MDG target of halting the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015.
Despite this, Secretary Ona warned against complacency. “Efforts should be intensified to prevent its spread,” according the Health Secretary.
Steady increases in the number of cases have been reported over the years. Twenty-two percent (22%) of all cases were recorded this year alone. This is primarily driven by risky behaviours which includes unprotected sex, among others. In every ten (10) HIV infections reported in the country, nine were acquired through unprotected sex. About of half of these infections were in men having sex with men.
“Risky behaviours are fuelled by lack of awareness on HIV,” declared Secretary Ona as he emphasized the importance of focusing information and education campaigns on the most at risk populations (MARP). He also said that there is a need to inform people about the social impact of HIV/AIDS to correct the negative attitudes, biases, and stigma heavily associated with the disease.
Likewise, he stressed the importance of supporting the needs of people of living with HIV (PLHIV). At present, a total of 1,153 people living with HIV are currently on Anti-Retroviral treatment in the government’s 13 treatment hubs. These, together with the medical and social services are given for free.
This is in keeping with our celebration of World AIDS Day aptly themed, “Light for Rights.” As health is a fundamental right, it is essential that every human being has access to accurate and appropriate information on HIV/AIDS, preventive services to halt its spread, and adequate treatment to fight the disease.
“Let us all be beacons of light in the face of darkness that it is HIV/AIDS,” concluded the Health Chief.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV continues to be a potent threat to the health of our countrymen. Countries across the globe are facing this dreaded disease and its disastrous effects on individuals, their families, the health care delivery system, and society in general.
Towards the end of 2008, an estimated total number of 33.4 million people were infected with HIV globally.
Locally, there are now a total of 5,729 HIV positive cases in the country. This represents less than one percent of our total population which means that the country is still on track to meet our MDG target of halting the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015.
Despite this, Secretary Ona warned against complacency. “Efforts should be intensified to prevent its spread,” according the Health Secretary.
Steady increases in the number of cases have been reported over the years. Twenty-two percent (22%) of all cases were recorded this year alone. This is primarily driven by risky behaviours which includes unprotected sex, among others. In every ten (10) HIV infections reported in the country, nine were acquired through unprotected sex. About of half of these infections were in men having sex with men.
“Risky behaviours are fuelled by lack of awareness on HIV,” declared Secretary Ona as he emphasized the importance of focusing information and education campaigns on the most at risk populations (MARP). He also said that there is a need to inform people about the social impact of HIV/AIDS to correct the negative attitudes, biases, and stigma heavily associated with the disease.
Likewise, he stressed the importance of supporting the needs of people of living with HIV (PLHIV). At present, a total of 1,153 people living with HIV are currently on Anti-Retroviral treatment in the government’s 13 treatment hubs. These, together with the medical and social services are given for free.
This is in keeping with our celebration of World AIDS Day aptly themed, “Light for Rights.” As health is a fundamental right, it is essential that every human being has access to accurate and appropriate information on HIV/AIDS, preventive services to halt its spread, and adequate treatment to fight the disease.
“Let us all be beacons of light in the face of darkness that it is HIV/AIDS,” concluded the Health Chief.
source: www.doh.gov.ph
P-NOY’S PRIORITY: HOSPITAL DEVELOPMENT
Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona on Wednesday, November 17, arrived by a helicopter to Mati City, Davao Oriental to witness the blessing and inauguration of the New Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital. The Health chief personally handed-over to Davao Oriental Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon a check amounting to almost a million as augmentation for the provincial hospital’s development plan. The visit is part of Pnoy’s commitment to improve all government health facilities whether it is DOH-retained or devolved to the local government units.source: www.doh.gov.ph
Sunday, October 17, 2010
IDTOMIS ANNOUNCEMENT RE-PROFICIENCY TESTING
Please inform all the DTL in your area that registration for Proficiency test for Screening Drug Testing Laboratories is now on going. Deadline of on-line submission of registration form will be on October 30, 2010. participants will be limited and scheduled per batch depending on the statistical requirements of the PT scheme. Failure to pass the proficiency testing will result to suspension/cancellation of the DOH accreditation for the Year 2011. For more details you can visit BHFS website at http://www.doh.gov.ph/bhfs/ or contact NRL at (02)433-0673/(02)435-7136. Please be guided accordingly.
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