GUIMARAS HOLDS BARANGAY HEALTH WORKERS CONGRESS

The Provincial Government of Guimaras held the Barangay Health Workers Congress on December 13, 2024 at the Provincial Capitol Grounds, bringing together 752 BHWs from all over the province to recognize their invaluable contributions in delivering essential healthcare services to local communities.

With the theme “Sa Bagong Pilipinas bawat BHW ay mahalaga, kalusugan ay laging alaga”, the event underscored the critical role of BHWs as frontliners in promoting health and wellness in the grassroots level, particularly in remote and underserved areas of Guimaras.

In his message, Governor JC Rahman A. Nava MD assured the BHWs that they will receive their incentive in the coming days and took the opportunity to thank the Barangay Health Workers in monitoring the health of the people in the community.

“Ini kahigayunan nga magpasalamat kami sa inyo tanan, BHWs naton, ang aton premier nga volunteers kun pananglitan ikaayong lawas ang aton gina-istoryahan kay kamo ang frontliners naton. Tanan nga programa indi matigayon sa health kun wala sa inyo tanan. So, madamo gid nga salamat,” Governor Nava said.

Vice Governor John Edward Gando likewise graced the event.

The Department of Health – Center for Health Development Western Visayas turned over 98 digital blood pressure apparatus for the 98 barangays in the island province.

The congress featured a Christmas Dance Showdown where the Municipality of Buenavista was declared as champion and received Php 5,000 cash prize. The Municipality of San Lorenzo took home Php 4,000 as first runner-up while the Municipality of Jordan got Php 3,000 as second runner-up. The municipalities of Nueva Valencia and Sibunag received Php 2,000 respectively as consolation prize.T

he Provincial Government also honored 43 barangay health workers who have served as BHW for 25 years and beyond. Fifteen of the said honorees were from the Municipality of San Lorenzo, 12 from Buenavista, six from Nueva Valencia, five from Jordan, and five from Sibunag.