08/05/2026
MAY 08, 2026
PUROKALUSUGAN AT BARANGAY ACMONAN
As part of the continuing community health promotion program, the PuroKalusugan team together with DOH HRH Tupi conducted a community-based health activity in Barangay Acmonan, Tupi, South Cotabato. The activity aimed to strengthen public awareness and promote healthy practices related to WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Nutrition, and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
The team conducted house-to-house visits focusing on WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) at Purok 6, Purok 7 and Sitio Saging , also conducted IEC about Nutrition tackled about proper food Nutrition and breastfeeding also Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) awareness with RBS testing and health consultation
Activities Conducted
1. House-to-House Visit for WASH Program
-Information dissemination on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) was conducted.
Topics included:
Proper waste disposal and sanitation
Environmental cleanliness
2. Nutrition Awareness
-Nutrition counseling and education were provided, focusing on:
Balanced diet and healthy food choices
Proper nutrition for children and adults
Prevention of malnutrition
Importance of eating nutritious and locally available food
3. Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Awareness
The team discussed prevention and management of common NCDs including:
Hypertension
Diabetes
Healthy lifestyle practices
Importance of regular monitoring and check-ups
Residents were encouraged to adopt healthier habits such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
4.Medical Check-up
- Ensuring the client have a proper prevention, medication and healthy lifestyle in preventing of any diseases.
On behalf of Barangay Acmonan and Acmonan Health Station Headed By PB. Daniel R Aguinaldo and Committee on Health Annabelle Piang Tialang We would like to thank the PUROKALUSUGAN TEAM With the Help of DOH- HRH Tupi for ensuring the accessibility of Health services in the community also to all the helping Hand, Midwives, Nurses, BHW, BNS, BSI thank you so much.
The activity successfully reached and educated several households in Barangay Acmonan. Residents actively participated during the discussions and expressed appreciation for the information and services provided. The activity enhanced community awareness regarding sanitation, nutrition, and prevention of non-communicable diseases.