DOH URGES PUBLIC TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM MOSQUITO BITES TO PREVENT JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS

The Department of Health (DOH) today calls on local executives and families to intensify mosquito prevention and control measures at home and in the community, and to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes, particularly in high-risk areas. As the country moves further into the rainy season, there is typically a rise in mosquito borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and now Japanese Encephalitis (JE).

As of 26 August 2017, the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau recorded a 44% decrease of laboratory confirmed JE cases all over the country as compared to the same time period last year. The heightened awareness of the people resulted to an increased health seeking behavior thus increased reporting in Pampanga as noted. Many areas in the Philippines can see more cases in the coming weeks. It is important for LGUs to step-up on reporting and notification of any suspect case. 

The DOH is firming up plans to introduce JE vaccination among young children in 2018. It is important that the timing of the vaccination against the disease is factored in when administering the vaccine. Studies showed that there is no known benefit of the vaccine when given during peak season. On top of this, the hallmark of JE prevention like Dengue should focus on identification and destruction of mosquito breeding sites and environmental cleanliness.

JE is a viral disease characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Most persons who get infected have no telltale signs and symptoms 5 to 15 days after being bitten by a mosquito. Signs and symptoms include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and in severe cases, neck stiffness, seizures, paralysis, and coma which may lead to death. Severe cases require prompt hospitalization. Treatment remains supportive only. Those who recover from severe illness may still show signs of neurologic complications such as paralysis, recurrent seizures or inability to speak.

The virus is passed on to humans through a bite of a day- and night-biting mosquito (Culex tritaeniorhyncus). These mosquitoes commonly thrive in rural and agricultural areas. In urban areas, these mosquitoes surround houses with water storage containers. Transmission can occur year-round, often with a peak during the rainy season when mosquito populations are higher. JE is endemic in large parts of Asia including the Philippines.

“I urge the public to take JE preventive measures following the 4-S against Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. This includes getting rid of standing water, maintaining environmental cleanliness and eliminating potential breeding places of mosquitoes - not only within our homes, but in the entire community! Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeves and pants or socks to avoid mosquito bites, using mosquito nets at night time or even at day time or stay in well mosquito protected places like our screened homes and using FDA-approved insect repellents. When we get sick or our children develop fever for two days or flu-like symptoms, seek immediate consultation at the nearest health facilities. Let us avoid unnecessary and indiscriminate fogging activities,” Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial emphasized and noted that the government health workers are amply equipped to address these concerns. #  Source – www.doh.gov.ph

KAINANG PAMILYA MAHALAGA DAY

Pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement between the National Committee on the Filipino Family (NCFF) and the Monde Nissin Corporation (MNC) adopted on August 27, 2008, “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day” is celebrated every fourth Monday of September every year. This is to encourage parents to frequently eat dinner with their children and be involved in their children’s lives as simple and effective ways to raise happy, healthy and successful children. # Source -  www.dilg.gov.ph

2nd DAY TI UNIT MEET 2017, NABALLIGI!

Cabugao, Ilocos Sur – Agarup naggigiddan dagiti nayeskediul a salip/Games  dagiti Atleta iti uppat nga ili kadagiti sumaganad nga events: Basketball, Baseball, Table Tennis (B&G), Badminton (B&G), Taekwondo, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball (B&G), Sipa Takraw, Athletics, Arnis, Boxing,  Chess, ken Gymnastics iti Day 2 ti Unit Athletic Sports Competition iti Setiembre 23, 2017iti Cabugao Athletic Oval.

Kabayatanna, naaramid ti Baseball Secondary Boys  iti Cabugao Institute Ground, agtultuloy latta a naaramid ti Lawn Tennis ken Basketball Boys (Elementary)  iti Covered Court ti Brgy. Bonifacio ken iti Multipurpose Pavement met ti nakaaramidan ti Lawn Tennis ti elementaria a benneg. Naaramid pay ti basketball girls & boys  secondary iti Basketball Court ti Cabugao Central Park (CCP) kasta metten ti Table Tennis ken Gymnastics iti Cabugao Cultural and Sports Center iti Barangay Rizal. 

Dadduma nga events ket naaramid iti pageskuelaan ti Cabugao South Central School a nagpaay a Team Quarters ti Sekundaria ken Elementaria iti uppat nga ili nga agsasalip.
Segun ken ni Mr. Ferdinand Asistin, District Sports Manager, nga inaramidda ti kabaelanda a nagmonitor iti pay-ayam, panangkita ti dadduma pay a kasapulan ken pakaseknan dagiti Atleta ken Bisita ken pannaki-koordinarda kadagiti nadumaduma nga event personnel ti DepED a natudingan a mangkita iti pagan-annayasan ti pay-ayam ken dagiti nakipartisipar/nagbuya  ditoy.

Nakapundo latta met ti Ambulansia ti LGU-Cabugao a kadua ti mangimanmanehar  dagiti nakadeploy a Nurses Aide iti nadumaduma a paset ti pagay-ayaman a mangaksion iti aniaman a makasapul iti tulong ti First Aid ken Medikal iti pakaseknan kadagiti agdama a pay-ayamda.

Agtultuloy met a nakitinnarabay dagiti kameng ti Kapolisan, Blue Boys, ken  Barangay Tanod/BPATS  iti pannakamantener ti urnos ti Trapiko ken iti panag-ruar-sumrek ti lugan ken tao a mapan iti asideg ti pagbuyaanda. 

Kabayatanna, aktibo met a nakigamulo iti pay-ayam a mangrugi kadagiti kameng ti Screening Committee a buklen dagiti pannakabagi iti uppat nga ili kasta met dagiti kameng ti Clerk of Course/Recorder ken First Aide a buklen dagiti Unit 1 Nurses and Secondary School Nurses a nakadeploy iti game area.
Naregta met dagiti Announcer/Presentor iti School Stage a mangipakpakaammo iti  pagdurdur-asan ti salip, panagsagana dagiti sumaruno nga agsalip nga ili ken dagiti nangatiw a Team kalpasanna, panawagan iti pakaseknan ti ay-ayam, Atleta agraman dagiti agbuybuya.

Buklen dagiti Officiating Officials ti Tournament Managers ken kakaduada  iti benneg ti Elementaria ken High School     iti tunggal event.
Manamnama nga iti nagmalem a pay-ayam iti Setiembre 24, 2017 ket maam-ammuanen  dagiti agballigi a Team/Ili  iti tunggal event kadaytoy a dinnayo ken dagiti mapili nga Atleta ken Coaches a makilaok iti masungad nga 2017 Ilocos Sur Division Sports Competition. # (Web In-Action)

FAMILY WEEK

The celebration of National Family Week is pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 60 issued on September 28, 1992, which aims “to increase awareness on various family issues; enhance effectiveness of national and local efforts to carry out specific programs concerning families by generating new programs concerning families by generating new activities and strengthening existing ones; and promote collaboration among national and local non-governmental organizations in support of multi-sectoral activities.” # Source – www.dilg.gov.ph

OVER-ALL CHAMPION TI CABUGAO TEAM ITI UNIT 1 SPORTS COMPETITION 2017!

Cabugao, Ilocos Sur – Nagun-od ti Cabugao Team iti Over-all Champion iti 3-Day  Unit   1 Sports Competition 2017 (Setiembre 22-24)  kadagiti pageskuelaan (Elementary ken High Schools)  iti uppat nga ili a kas iti Sinait, Cabugao, San Juan ken ti Magsingal, Ilocos Sur iti uneg ti Cabugao Athletic Oval, Barangay Bonifacio, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur a nagatendaran dagiti napili nga Atleta a mangibagi iti tunggal pagadalan ti kada ili, Officiating Officials, Coaches, mangisursuro ken dagiti nagannak a nangtarabay kadagiti annakda a nakibalubal  iti nadumaduma nga sports events.

Iti Closing and  Awarding Ceremony, indauluan ni Mayor Josh Edward S. Cobangbang ken  binayabay dagiti District Supervisors ken dagiti MAPEH Coordinators iti pannakaited dagiti Awards  kadagiti nagabak a pageskuelaan ken Atleta iti nadakamat nga uppat nga ili.

Nakikaysa met ni Mrs. Estrellita M. Siruno, Principal II ti CSCS a  nangibagi ken ni Dr. Consesa T. Rumias kasta metten ken ni DepED Cabugao Sports Manager Ferdinand Asistin a kaduada da  Mrs. Madelene R. Aglibut ken ni Dr. Victoria A. Battad  a nakikaysa ken ni Mayor Josh Edward a nagited iti pammadayaw iti School Stage ti Cabugao Athletic Oval.

Segun iti matalek a mapagdamagan, ti  ili a  Cabugao iti sumublat a Host Municipality iti nasao a pasalip inton Tawen 2018. # (Web In-Action)

LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARDING PROGRAM TI CSC, NAGATENDAR TI LGU-CABUGAO

Cabugao, Ilocos Sur – Nagatendar dagiti napadayawan nga empleado ti LGU-Cabugao iti naaramid a kulminasion ti  selebrasion ti Philippine Service Month 2017 idiay CSC, Vigan City idi Setiembre 22, 2017.

Indauluan da HRM Officer Miss Mimie S. Sison ken ni Municipal Treasurer Lourdes A. Azcueta dagiti empleado a napadayawan babaen iti Length of Service Awarding Program ti CSC Ilocos Sur Field Office & CHRMP Ilocos Sur ken iti panagserbisioda iti 40 a tawen; 35 a tawen ken 30 a tawen a nga isuda dagiti sumaganad:

40 Years – Buena Gaerlan ken ni Hedeliza Formoso

35 Years – Lydia S. Gazmen; Meselyn Cachapero; Lourdes Azcueta.

30 Years – Yolanda Sipin; Lucilla Somera; Editha Galamagam; Myrna Valenton; Manuel Gorospe; Florante Jara; Floro Flores; Lolita Sunio ken ni Mimie S. Sison.    

Kabayatanna, napadayawan met laeng dagitoy a nadakamat nga empleado kalpasan iti Flag Raising Ceremony iti Setiembre 25, 2017 ditoy Munisipio. Inimatangan dagiti Opisiales ti Ili ken ti Pamilia-LGU nga idauluan ni Mayor Josh Edward S. Cobangbang a binayabay da SBM Danny Q. Gazmen; SBM Dr. Jemaima S. Tan-Yee; SBM Vicky S. Serna; SBM Josefina S. Vallejo ken ni SBM Atty. Randy Baniaga G. Kinaud. # (Web In-Action)

DOH URGES PUBLIC TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM MOSQUITO BITES TO PREVENT JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS

The Department of Health (DOH) today calls on local executives and families to intensify mosquito prevention and control measures at home and in the community, and to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes, particularly in high-risk areas. As the country moves further into the rainy season, there is typically a rise in mosquito borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and now Japanese Encephalitis (JE).

As of 26 August 2017, the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau recorded a 44% decrease of laboratory confirmed JE cases all over the country as compared to the same time period last year. The heightened awareness of the people resulted to an increased health seeking behavior thus increased reporting in Pampanga as noted. Many areas in the Philippines can see more cases in the coming weeks. It is important for LGUs to step-up on reporting and notification of any suspect case. 

The DOH is firming up plans to introduce JE vaccination among young children in 2018. It is important that the timing of the vaccination against the disease is factored in when administering the vaccine. Studies showed that there is no known benefit of the vaccine when given during peak season. On top of this, the hallmark of JE prevention like Dengue should focus on identification and destruction of mosquito breeding sites and environmental cleanliness.

JE is a viral disease characterized by inflammation of the brain (encephalitis). Most persons who get infected have no telltale signs and symptoms 5 to 15 days after being bitten by a mosquito. Signs and symptoms include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, confusion, and in severe cases, neck stiffness, seizures, paralysis, and coma which may lead to death. Severe cases require prompt hospitalization. Treatment remains supportive only. Those who recover from severe illness may still show signs of neurologic complications such as paralysis, recurrent seizures or inability to speak.

The virus is passed on to humans through a bite of a day- and night-biting mosquito (Culex tritaeniorhyncus). These mosquitoes commonly thrive in rural and agricultural areas. In urban areas, these mosquitoes surround houses with water storage containers. Transmission can occur year-round, often with a peak during the rainy season when mosquito populations are higher. JE is endemic in large parts of Asia including the Philippines.

“I urge the public to take JE preventive measures following the 4-S against Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases. This includes getting rid of standing water, maintaining environmental cleanliness and eliminating potential breeding places of mosquitoes - not only within our homes, but in the entire community! Wear protective clothing such as long-sleeves and pants or socks to avoid mosquito bites, using mosquito nets at night time or even at day time or stay in well mosquito protected places like our screened homes and using FDA-approved insect repellents. When we get sick or our children develop fever for two days or flu-like symptoms, seek immediate consultation at the nearest health facilities. Let us avoid unnecessary and indiscriminate fogging activities,” Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial emphasized and noted that the government health workers are amply equipped to address these concerns. #  Source – www.doh.gov.ph