BHWs designated as Health Promotion Officers
THE Dagupan Sangguniang Panlungsod adopted a resolution designating the Barangay Health Workers as Barangay Health Promotion Officers for the implementation of health promotion policies, programs and activities in the community, providing governance structure, and appropriating resources for these.
Councilor Dennis Canto, chairman on the committee on health, said the resolution is in compliance with Republic Act No. 11233 or the Universal Health Care Act.
The Universal Health Care Act seeks ensure that all Filipinos are health literate, provided with healthy living conditions, and protected from hazards and risks that could affect their health status.
He said the UHC Act also mandates the establishment of primary care networks, i.e., community health workers and volunteers such as BHWs, to deliver services and to serve as initial contact and navigator to guide patients’ decision from making for cost-efficient and appropriate levels of care to coordination with patients to facilitate two-way referrals and remove barriers to health services. (Leonardo Micua )
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