Municipal Health Office
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The Municipal Health Office, under the direct supervision of the Municipal Health Officer (MHO) and in accordance with the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160), is responsible for:
Directing and administering the local health service: Supervising the personnel and staff of the office, and formulating implementation guidelines and rules for its operations (Rural Health Unit and Barangay Health Stations).
Developing and implementing local health programs: Formulating and implementing policies, plans, programs, and projects to promote the health of the community.
Enforcing public health laws: Executing and enforcing laws, ordinances, and regulations related to public health, including the Sanitary Code, and directing the sanitary inspection of food and business establishments.
Disaster Response: Being in the frontline of health services delivery, particularly during and in the aftermath of man-made and natural disasters and calamities.
Advising Local Officials: Providing technical assistance and support to the Mayor and the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) on all health-related matters.
The objectives of the Municipal Health Office are focused on comprehensive health care, moving beyond mere curative services to prioritize prevention and community wellness:
| Core Objective | Key Functions/Services |
| Primary Health Care & Consultations | Provide basic medical, dental, and emergency services (e.g., medical consultation, minor surgical procedures, physical examination) at the Rural Health Unit and Barangay Health Stations. |
| Disease Prevention and Control | Implement public health programs such as the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Maternal and Child Health Care, Tuberculosis (DOTS), and control programs for communicable and non-communicable diseases (e.g., Hypertension, Diabetes). |
| Maternal and Child Health | Provide family planning counseling and services, prenatal and postnatal care, and newborn screening. |
| Environmental Health and Sanitation | Supervise the hygienic and sanitary conditions of the municipality, including water quality surveillance, food sanitation, waste management, and the issuance of sanitary permits to business establishments. |
| Health Education and Promotion | Conduct health information campaigns and community outreach programs to promote health consciousness, healthy lifestyles, and educate the public on disease prevention. |
| Disease Surveillance | Establish effective disease surveillance systems to monitor and report notifiable diseases, conduct outbreak investigations, and institute proper control measures. |
