By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff reporter
LAOAG CITY—Following a
four-day Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) congress, at least 1,820 participants
in the first district of Ilocos Norte successfully completed their first-aid
training course, resulting to a better appreciation of their roles as village
health workers.
Facilitated by the Provincial
Health Office led by Dr. Josephine Ruedas, BHWs from the municipalities of
Pagudpud, Bangui, Burgos, Dumalneg, Pasuquin, Bacarra, Vintar, Sarrat, Piddig,
Carasi and Laoag City are now more than ready to serve their constituents with
ease and efficiency.
Armed with BHW kit containing
weighing scale, blood pressure apparatus and health book among others, these
were provided to them courtesy of the Ilocos Norte government after their
graduation.
Concepcion Buday, one of the
BHWs in Sarrat town said she is grateful for the additional knowledge and
skills she gained through the BHW congress which makes her more productive and
efficient as a village health worker.
Apart from the first aid
training particularly in assisting pregnant women and their children, she said
she also learn a lot from the experiences of her fellow BHWs in a team building
activity.
About 1,887 BHWs from the
second district of Ilocos Norte are also expected to finish their training
course on April 15.
The BWH congress is being
conducted annually in the province where BHWs are updated on prevalent health
issues in the province such as reducing maternal deaths and child mortality as
well as the important programs and services of the provincial government.
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