The Pasig City local government unit (LGU)’s newborn screening program was recognized by the Department of Health - Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD) during the “Newborn Screening Recognition and Awarding Ceremony” in Quezon City.
Pasig was given the “Exemplary Award” for placing among the top five best performing LGUs out of a total of 17 LGUs in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Santolan Super Health Center also received an “Exemplary Award” for being included in the top five best performing public health facilities that have lying-in services.
The delegation led by City Health Officer Dr. Joseph Panaligan attended the ceremony to receive the plaques and certificates in the ceremony.
The DOH-MMCHD also conferred cash prizes to Pasig, including P200,000 worth of Expanded Newborn Screening Filter Cards, with the city earning P100,000 per Exemplary Award.
The city government said the recognition serves as proof of the local government’s aim to advance primary healthcare systems towards the efficient implementation of universal healthcare (UHC).
The “Newborn Screening Recognition and Awarding Ceremony” is a special event that recognizes cities’ efforts and achievements in conducting newborn screenings to ensure the health and well-being of all newborn babies in the region.