The City Government of Caloocan received a plaque of appreciation and recognition, as well as a P150,000 cash grant from the Department of Health (DOH), for its exemplary implementation of the National Safe Motherhood Program held at The Manila Hotel, Ermita, Manila.
According to DOH’s Metro Manila Center for Health Development (DOH-MMCHD), the said program aims to improve the overall health and survival of women and their newborn children in the National Capital Region.
Caloocan City Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan expressed his gratitude for the commendation and stated that the city government shall continue to be aligned with DOH-MMCHD’s values of providing women access to quality healthcare for a safer pregnancy and delivery.
“Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagkilala, asahan niyo pong ang ating pamahalaan ay nakatutok sa pagbibigay ng libre at dekalidad na serbisyo para sa ating mga kababayan sa kanilang mga pangangailangang medikal, kabilang na rito ang mga buntis at kanilang mga anak,” the Mayor said.
City Health Department Officer-in-charge Dra. Evelyn Cuevas said that the cash grant shall be utilized in the reproduction of the target client list for the said program for efficient monitoring and supervision of service delivery activities of the department.
“Ang nakuha nating cash grant ay gagamitin natin sa patuloy na pagbuo ng ating target client list para mas epektibo tayong makapagserbisyo sa mga nanay at kanilang anak na nagpapacheck-up sa ating mga health centers,” she said.
The said recognition also acknowledges Caloocan City’s programs on raising awareness on family planning and birth contraceptives, promoting the health and well-being of women in the society.
