Part of DOH’s DTTB program
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has assigned 12 doctors to various local government units in the region as part of its Doctors to the Barrio (DTTB) program.
The DTTB program aims to provide quality health services to marginalized, vulnerable, and disadvantaged communities by assigning doctors to these areas, aiding the health agency in achieving Universal Health Care across the country.
The doctors are assigned to the municipalities of Salcedo, Eastern Samar; Hilongos and San Isidro in Leyte province; Catubig and Pambujan in Northern Samar; Almagro, Paranas, Talalora, and Santa Rita in Samar; and Anahawan and Saint Bernard in Southern Leyte.
Prior to their deployment, the 12 doctors underwent a pre-deployment orientation, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively meet the health needs of their assigned communities and improve local health systems.
As part of their deployment, a memorandum of agreement was signed by officials of the health department, headed by DOH Regional Director Exuperia Sabalberino, and mayors of the recipient municipalities to demonstrate their commitment and support for the program.
The local government unit of Catubig welcomed the deployment of a doctor under the DTTB program. Assigned to the municipality is Dr. Iamy Gael Juline A. Lilagan, who will serve there for the next three years.
“The administration of Mayor Solomon G. Vicencio and Vice Mayor Galahad O. Vicencio lobbied the Department of Health for the deployment of an additional doctor in the Municipality of Catubig to cater to the growing health needs of the Catubignons. Their commitment to improving local healthcare services in Catubig has been instrumental in making this deployment possible,” the Catubig local government said in a statement.
It added that among the main programs of the present administration are addressing pressing health concerns, implementing preventative measures, and providing comprehensive medical care to all Catubig residents.
“Dr. Lilagan’s arrival is a testament to the ongoing efforts to ensure that even the most remote areas of Catubig have access to quality healthcare,” it further said.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
