Recognizing Efforts in Disease Prevention and Environmental Health
BACOLOD - Bacolod City received two Gold Awards, one Silver Award, and several special citations at the DOH-NIR Pasidungog Awards 2026 in Dumaguete City. The recognition covered its initiatives in preventing diseases linked to toxic substances, promoting environmental health and safety, supporting Barangay Health Workers, and improving health services. These areas reflect the range of responsibilities involved in protecting community health, from disease awareness and safer surroundings to accessible services at the barangay level.
Highlighting the Work of Health Workers and Partners
The awards also recognized the efforts of the Bacolod City Health Office, headed by Dr. Ma. Carmela Gensoli, together with health workers, barangay frontliners, and partner organizations. Their work helps bring health programs closer to residents through community-based services, information campaigns, and preventive healthcare activities. Barangay Health Workers play an important role in connecting households with local health services, making their support and continued development essential to reaching more families.
Expanding Access to Healthier Communities
The recognitions provide an opportunity to sustain programs that promote disease prevention, environmental safety, and accessible healthcare throughout Bacolod. Continued coordination among the City Health Office, barangays, health workers, and partner institutions can help strengthen services and respond to the needs of different communities. By maintaining attention on prevention and local health access, the city can continue working toward safer surroundings and better health opportunities for Bacolod residents.
