Dumaguete City bagged six citations from the Department of Health (DOH) during the recently held Regional Health Summit in Cebu City.
City Health Officer Dr. Maria Sarah Talla said the six awards conferred to the city were the following:
—Best Local Government Unit (LGU) in implementing the Philippine Package of Essential Non-Communicable Diseases Interventions (Healthy Lifestyle)
—Best Practice on Community-Based After Care Program for Recovering Drug Dependents and Contributing Immeasurably to the Dangerous Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program (DDAPTP)
—Top Performing LGU on National Tuberculosis Program
—Top Performing LGU on Percentage of Households with Sanitary Toilet Facilities
—Exemplary Support, Invaluable Service, and Dedication During the School Based Immunization
—National Red Orchid Award for the implementation of the smoke-free ordinance, which is the second distinction of such city
Dr. Talla presented the awards to the mayor and to members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod on Nov. 10.
Remollo lauded the officers and staff of the city government for the recent achievements of the city.
He reminded them to perform well not for the recognition but in fulfilment of their duty to serve the constituents.
On the other hand, he also acknowledged the enthusiastic support of the city council to the initiatives and programs of the administration. —Philippine Information Agency (PIA)
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