Mayor Weng Presides Over Joint Health Councils Meeting to Advance Universal Healthcare and Community Safety
City Government of Talisay • Official Announcement
TALISAY CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL — Demonstrating a firm commitment to comprehensive public health governance, Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares presided as Chairperson over the joint regular monthly meeting of the Local Health Board, the City Rabies Coordinating Council, and the Local HIV/AIDS Council held at Nature’s Village Resort in Barangay Zone 15.
Organized by the Talisay City Primary Care Facility under Officer-in-Charge Dr. Karl Marie Tuvilla-Robite, the high-level meeting brought together municipal health officials, department heads, and sector representatives to evaluate ongoing health programs, disease surveillance metrics, and policy frameworks.
- UHC Governance Team Formation: Finalized plans for establishing the City Universal Healthcare (UHC) Governance and Planning Team to streamline local health delivery systems.
- 2025 City Health Scorecard: Evaluated municipal health metrics to guide system improvements and resource allocation.
- PhilHealth YAKAP Integration: Reviewed community registration drives to maximize coverage under national primary care benefits.
- Disease Surveillance & Immunization: Analyzed updates on Measles-Rubella Special Immunization Activities (MR SIA) alongside City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) real-time data.
- Mental Health & Specialized Care: Examined the Talisay City Suicide Situationer to strengthen local mental health support, alongside schedules for visiting ophthalmology specialists.
- Vaccination & Registration Drives: Evaluated barangay-level progress on household pet registration and mass anti-rabies vaccination coverage.
- Animal Bite Surveillance: Monitored recent animal bite statistics to ensure prompt administration of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) at health centers.
- Responsible Pet Ownership Advocacy: Reaffirmed strict enforcement of local ordinances governing pet containment and community safety.
- Surveillance & Case Monitoring: Received updated case summaries to guide targeted testing and treatment referral pathways.
- Educational Campaigns: Expanded plans for non-stigmatizing public education to promote early testing, treatment adherence, and community awareness.
By addressing diverse health challenges—from primary care structures and animal bite prevention to mental health and infectious disease control—the City Government of Talisay reinforces its holistic approach to public health.
Under Mayor Weng’s executive leadership, the joint health councils remain dedicated to converting policy discussions into accessible, high-quality medical services for every Talisaynon family.
Madamo gid nga salamat sa aton mga health workers kag partner agencies sa padayon nga pag-atipan sa aton komunidad!
