The MMCHD awards LGUs for exceptional commitment and achievement in the conduct of Newborn Screening Programs. (Photo Courtesy: Pasig City PIO)
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) – The Department of Health - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) conferred a Certificate of Recognition and an Exemplary Award to different city health offices (CHOs) in the National Capital Region (NCR) that demonstrated an exceptional conduct of newborn screening programs.
The initiative is anchored on the active promotion of health and well-being of all newborns in Metro Manila through the advancement of primary care towards reducing preventable threats to public health.
The recipients of accolades include the Valenzuela CHO alongside the Polo and Paso de Blas Lying-In Clinics, which are among the healthcare facilities that actively aided in the delivery of newborn screening efforts in the city.
“This recognition sheds light on the city's dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of its residents. [It] underscores the city's meticulous approach to healthcare and its unwavering commitment to maintaining high standards in public health programs,” said the Valenzuela City government, citing its goal of providing timely and effective healthcare among its youngest citizens by proactively addressing potential health concerns through newborn screening.
In addition, the local government unit (LGU) of Pasig also received the Exemplary Award following the quality newborn care of the Santolan Super Health Center.
“Ang mga pagkilalang tulad nito ay nagsisilbing patunay sa patuloy na pagbibigay prayoridad ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Pasig tungo sa Kalusugang Pangkalahatan na may pagbibigay diin sa primary health care, tulad ng newborn screening (Recognitions like this serve as a testament to the continuous prioritization that the City Government of Pasig gives towards Universal Health Care which also underpins primary health care, such as newborn screening),” said the Pasig City government.
“Ang awards na tulad nito ay nagsisilbi ring inspirasyon upang mas palawigin at mas mapabuti pa ang implementasyon ng Universal Healthcare sa Lungsod ng Pasig (Awards like these also serve as an inspiration to further amplify and improve the implementation of Universal Health Care in Pasig City),” it added.