Panopdopan District Hospital Health Education and Promotion Unit

24/08/2026

21/08/2026

21/08/2026

Bright colors. Sweet flavors. Social media trends. These aren't accidents, they're marketing strategies aimed at attracting the next generation.

21/08/2026

‎Mga kaaruba, alin sa mga ito ang madalas ninyong inumin o ipabaon sa mga anak?
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‎Here’s another BonJing’s Grocery Guide to help you choose baon or drinks with lower sugar content whenever possible. For hydration, water is still the best and simplest choice. It has no calories and no sugar.
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Juices in tetra packs or cans, chocolate milk, and apple green tea may provide some nutrients, but they also contain sugar that can contribute to tooth decay and weight gain.

‎Drink water and avoid sugary drinks for stronger families and healthier communities.

13/08/2026

07/08/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life.
From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs!

07/08/2026

Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby.

It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.
☑️ Start within 1 hour after birth
☑️ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
☑️ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is at least 2 years old

07/08/2026

To protect health & support breastfeeding, women need:
💟 Paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months – in line with WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding
💟 Time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon return to work
💟 Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces & affordable childcare

07/08/2026

Breast milk is tailored for your baby and changes throughout the day, with the seasons, as they grow, and to help them fight off illnesses.

Breastfeeding provides
• Signals that it’s time to sleep
• Extra hydration when it’s hot
• Specific antibodies when mum or baby is sick
• Adapted fat content and nutrients as they grow

07/08/2026

Feeding Cues.

Your baby tells you they are hungry by:
👶 Bobbing their head; turning & opening their mouth
✊ Wriggling/clenching fists
🖐️ Putting their hands near their face or chewing fingers
💋 Licking their lips, opening & closing their mouth, making suckling noises