Dr. Aturdido announces launching of COVID 19 vaccination for 5-11 years old
To avoid household transmission of Covid-19, Dr. Rogelio Aturdido announced the launching of vaccination of ages 5-11 years old. He revealed that at least 1300 children were infected of Covid-19 and at least 800 got the infection from household transmission. Dr. Aturdido encouraged the public to bring their children to the nearest vaccination sites. According […]
8 South Cotabato rural health units are accredited KONSULTA facilities
Koronadal City—Philippine Health Insurance Regional Office XII confirmed that nine rural health units in South Cotabato are already PhilHealth KONSULTA facilities as of December last year. Hannah Naanep, Regional Information Officer, said during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo that based on their screening and assessment the KONSULTA facilities are RHUs of Banga, Norala, Polomolok (Howard Hubbard Hospital), Suralah, […]
21 jail officers receive performance service award
Koronadal City—- Twenty one jail officers of South Cotabato Rehabilitation and Detention Center attended a special commendation awarding program given by the Provincial Government of South Cotabato. Due to their dedication and commitment to their function, eight jail officers were recognized for their performance and dedication leading to the discovery and retrieval of 40 grams […]
South Cotabato Distributes 2068 Tablets to Aid Virtual Learning
Koronadal City, February 16, 2022 – In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Provincial Government of South Cotabato gave away tablets to more than 2000 student-recipients in response to the challenges of virtual learning. A turnover ceremony was held at the South Cotabato Provincial Capitol Gym in order to formally hand over tablets […]
Live with COVID, mental expert says
The COVID pandemic in the last two years is enough time to continue life, mental health expert Dr. Marjorie Paz Calud said during the weekly Kapihan sa Kapitolyo. “Filipinos are resilient. We easily learn to cope with the situation,” Calud explained. Calud, the technical consultant of the Integrated Provincial Health Office, stressed that life is […]
South Cotabato still ASF free
The province of South Cotabato is still African Swine Fever or ASF free, local veterinary experts confirmed after a case was reported in nearby General Santos City recently. Dr. Flora Bigot, Provincial Veterinarian, said a pre-emptive culling was performed to 511 hogs within 500 meters of the infected area in Barangay Apopong, General Santos City […]
Farmer’s coop in Lake Sebu receives P10M-worth dairy project
Through an endorsement from the Provincial Veterinary Office, Highland Agriculture Credit Cooperative accepted the P10M-worth of dairy project from the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC). Dr. Kelvin Lucena, Veterinary Officer IV, said PCC turned over 50 buffalos, 2 motorcycles, a unit of desktop computer, a stove, a freezer for milk storage and other dairy equipment to […]
Gov. Tamayo, medical society present solution to resolve high hospital occupancy rate due to COVID
Koronadal City—After experiencing “critical stage” in the operation of South Cotabato Provincial Hospital, Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. called in immediately members of the Medical Society to gather recommendations to beat concerns and challenges over COVID 19 specifically on high hospital occupancy rate. The team arrived solutions to further address efforts in South Cotabato. “We need […]
Gov. Tamayo announces ‘critical stage’ for provincial hospital operation
Koronadal City—Governor Reynaldo Tamayo, Jr. released a statement that the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital is in critical stage in terms of operation. As of January 23, Gov. Tamayo received reports from the chief of hospital that 56 health personnel are suffering from COVID-19. Meanwhile, out of the 109 COVID-related patients, 60 are still at the emergency […]
South Coatabato confirms omicron case, says patient recovered
Koronadal City, South Cotabato—Health officials here confirmed case of omicron variant of COVID-19 in South Cotabato as of Janaury 6,2022 in a press briefing held earlier. Dr. Rogelio Aturdido, Provincial Health Officer, said the patient came from Australia. “The patients has recovered,” Aturdido said. Cecil Lorenzo, Disease Surveillance Officer, said the patient is a 15-year-old […]
