24 November 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Population and Development (PopDev) Week is annually observed on 23-29 November under the Proclamation No. 76 signed by former President Fidel V. Ramos on 20 October 1992. The Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) with the cooperation of the Department of Health (DOH) is mandated to plan,…

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The 2020 National Consciousness Week Against Counterfeit Medicine (NCWACM) with the theme, “Sa Gitna ng Pandemya, Magtulungan Laban sa Pekeng Medisina” is celebrated every third week of November. This year’s celebration aims to increase awareness about counterfeit medicines that still thrive especially in this time of COVID-19 pandemic, and to relay the continuous efforts of…

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27 November 2020, Cagayan de Oro City — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) conducted the virtual Soft Launch of the Tutok Kainan: Supplementation Program last 23 November 2020. The event was attended both onsite and virtually by various participants coming from government and private agencies which includes Local Chief Executives (LCE) and other local officials, Nutrition Actions Officers (NAOs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), representatives from partner agencies, recipient pregnant…

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According to the National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) 2017, 1 in 4 women aged 15-49 years old experienced violence from their husband or partner, whether be it in the form of physical, emotional or sexual violence. Globally, the World Health Organization (WHO) reports that  35% or 1 in 3 women have gone through physical and/or…

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The Drug Abuse Prevention and Control (DAPC) Week is celebrated every third week of November, which is observed with this year’s theme: “Better Knowledge for Better Care” to promote public awareness against the dangerous and ill-effects of illegal drug use and arousing public cooperation in the government’s anti-drug campaign. Drug abuse exists when a person…

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We breathe in order to live. The breathing process is crucial in the exchange of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide inside our bodies. Our respiratory system has many different parts that work together to help us breathe. It is composed primarily of the nose, oropharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs.  Breathing seems…

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Republic Act 10661 or “National Children’s Month Act” declares the celebration of the National Children’s Month (NCM) every November. This year commemorates the 28th year of celebrating the NCM. The theme of this year’s celebration is, “Sama-samang Itaguyod ang Karapatan ng Bawat Bata sa Panahon ng Pandemya!” calls for a holistic, collaborative care and support…

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World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated yearly as the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign. The activity aims to address the ever-increasing health risks caused by diabetes through promoting advocacy efforts and boosting the importance of having coordinated and concerted efforts to combat diabetes as a life-threatening health concern worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and…

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The National Nutrition Council Region X is on its fourth year of conducting Short Filmmaking Contest in relation to the Nutrition Month campaign. This year, the focus of the contest is the 46th July Nutrition Month with the theme, “Batang Pinoy, SANA TALL.… Iwas stunting, SAMA ALL! Iwas ALL din sa COVID-19!” Together with NNC…

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6 November 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger, persisted to be a public health concern that affects the most vulnerable population including pregnant and lactating women, and 6-59 months old children. In 1995, as a move to prioritize health and nutrition in the country, former President Fidel V.…

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