IMPLEMENTATION

During the fourth community exposure, Baskog nga Dumalogdog started to implement the following programs and activities to address the identified problems of the community, specifically: High Prevalence of Unmanaged Hypertension, Lack of Access to Potable Water, and Prevalence of Under-Five Malnutrition.

During this exposure we were able to lead into fruition , the plans for the community, together with our established partners and stakeholders. We ensure that these projects and activities will be sustained by the community for the years to come.

Indeed, it is a big step for the team and the barangay. We are staying true to our commitment of building Baskog nga Dumalogdog, Sowing Seeds of Transformational Health, and Reaping Wellness.

HIGH PREVALENCE OF UNMANAGED HYPERTENSION

“Ligtas Ang May Alam Caravan: Barangay Health Workers in Hypertension Control Training" This program targets to emphasize, encourage, and empower individuals to practice healthy habits to combat and control HPN. The program is dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) stationed at the Barangay Dumaloglog Health Station. Central to this initiative is a comprehensive lecture session, which provides in-depth instruction on how to accurately measure blood pressure (BP) and other vital signs. This theoretical training is followed by a hands-on return demonstration, allowing participants to apply what they've learned in a practical setting. The return demonstration not only ensures that the BHWs have thoroughly understood the lecture material but also provides them with the opportunity to refine and enhance their skills through practice.

“Reviving Health, Renewing Lives: Re-establishment of Hypertension Club! To improve the management of hypertension within the Barangay, the Hypertension Club has been re-established with the aim of providing easier access to essential services for individuals who are hypertensive or at risk of developing the condition. This initiative is designed to offer a comprehensive approach to hypertension management, including regular monitoring of blood pressure, access to necessary medications, and the dissemination of valuable information to help individuals better understand and manage their condition.

LACK OF ACCESS TO POTABLE WATER

The primary goal of “Aksyon para sa Limpyo’ng Tubig Ilimnon” is to ensure that every household in Barangay Dumalogdog is informed about the critical role of water quality in preventing waterborne diseases. Through this initiative, we hope to educate the public on the best practices for sourcing, treating, and storing drinking water, as well as recognizing signs of water contamination. We believe that this project can make a significant impact on the health and well-being of our community.

As part of the “Aksyon para sa Limpyo’ng Tubig Ilimnon” campaign, we propose the establishment of a community water refilling station. This facility will provide affordable, safe, and potable drinking water to residents, ensuring access to clean water and reducing the risk of waterborne diseases. By setting up a water refilling station, we aim to address the immediate need for a reliable source of purified water, complementing our ongoing efforts to educate the community on water safety and hygiene. This initiative will not only improve public health but also promote sustainable water practices within our municipality.

HIGH PREVALENCE OF UNDER-FIVE MALNUTRITION

Malnutrition has been one of the pressing problems in the community. In the status quo, far-flung areas like Dumalogdog, Sindangan has been experiencing this problem. Based on house-to-house assessment, the number of identified malnourished children has been continuously rising. This rise can be attributed to the increasing trends of food insecurity within the mentioned community.

Tied with this, is the unending problem on the financial capacity of the identified households to provide the appropriate food options for their children. This means that combatting food insecurity, and increasing their financial capacity should be prioritized if we wanted to reverse this trend.

Knowing this problem, the Baskog nga Dumalogdog is proud to announce that in partnership with Kids Who Farm Sustainable Food Systems Inc. and National Nutritional Council-IX, we will be launching the The Food Loop: The Home-based Circular Food Systems, the Community Microfarm Project, and Hyperlokal Kapital in Dumalogdog, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte on August 24-26, 2024 at the Dumalogdog Multipurpose Covered Court, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte.

AN UPDATE ON BRINGING BACK BASKOG

This marks the fifth community exposure of Baskog nga Dumalogdog where the team conducted monitoring and evaluation on the implemented programs and activities to address the identified problems of the community, specifically: High Prevalence of Unmanaged Hypertension, Lack of Access to Potable Water, and Prevalence of Under-Five Malnutrition.

Also, during this exposure we were also able to implement new programs with our established partners and stakeholders, to fortify our goals of #BuildingBackBaskog and attaining transformational health in Barangay Dumalogdog. Still, we guarantee, together with the Barangay Council of Dumalogdog, that these projects and activities will serve its purpose and will stand the test of time, and the evolving landscape of the barangay.

For two years, we are staying true to our commitment of building Baskog nga Dumalogdog, Sowing Seeds of Transformational Health, and Reaping Wellness.

BND PARTNERS WITH FARMACIA NORHITA: 20% Discount on Antihypertensive Medications

Baskog nga Dumalogdog partners with Farmacia Norhita to provide 20% discount on antihypertensive medications for all identified hypertensive residents of the barangay.

This shall be done through the provision of Farmacia Norhita Discount Cards to the identified individuals. This is to ensure the accessibility of antihypertensive medications to these individuals which play a vital role in lowering their blood pressure, and ensuring their overall health.

This is one of the initiatives of the team and the barangay to ensure the health and well-being of hypertensive individuals residing in Barangay Dumalogdog.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DIALOGUE OF BASKOG NGA DUMALOGDOG AND DUMALOGDOG HYPERTENSIVE CLUB

Baskog nga Dumalogdog conducted a Strategic and Dialogue Meeting with the Dumalogdog Hypertensive Club Officers for the year 2025.

The meeting was conducted to discuss the future plans and activities of the Dumalogdog Hypertensive Club. This includes Balik Alindog Dumalogdog: Weekly Zumba Session, the provision of Farmacia Norhita discount cards, and health education booklets entitled __ among identified hypertensive individuals of the barangay.

This initiative is designed to offer a comprehensive approach to hypertension management, including exercise, emphasizing the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring, ensuring access to necessary medications, and the dissemination of valuable information to help individuals better understand and manage their condition.

BALIK ALINDOG DUMALOGDOG! WEEKLY ZUMBA SESSION OFFICIALLY KICKS-OFF!

BALIK ALINDOG DUMALOGDOG: A Weekly Zumba Session - The tagline of the activity says it all!

The barangay council of Dumalogdog, Baskog nga Dumalogdog, and the Dumalogdog Hypertensive Club officially kicks off the activity to promote exercise among hypertensive individuals, and the residents of Barangay Dumalogdog.

The activity emphasizes that living a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and a simple zumba session can help put an end to it - PLUS, good company, and amazing dance music to sweat it all off.

AKSIYON PARA SA TUBIG ILIMNON - AAKSIYUNAN NA!

During the recent community exposure, Baskog nga Dumalogdog, the Barangay Council of Dumalogdog and the Office of the Regional Sanitary Inspector led to an agreement of proposing the establishment of the Dumalogdog Community Water Refilling Station.

A focus group discussion among sector leaders and the barangay captain of Dumalogdog, Hon. Rogelio Bulac was conducted to gather their opinion on the establishment of a community refilling station, which gathered a hopeful and positive response.

The importance of potable water is emphasized during a symposium and seminar conducted in the previous exposure. Discussions with the office of the Regional Sanitary Inspector suggests that this can all be resolved with the establishment of a community refilling station in the barangay - emphasizing that this initiative is indeed sustainable.

By setting up a water refilling station, we aim to address the immediate need for a reliable source of purified water, complementing our ongoing efforts to educate the community on water safety and hygiene.

FOOD LOOP ON THE LOOP: An Update on the First Phase of the Gardenator

Baskog Nga Dumalogdog, the Barangay Council of Dumalogdog, and its partnership of Kids Who Farm was able to launch The Food Loop: The Home-based Circular Food Systems, a gardenator project last exposure, which households with identified under-five malnoursihed children are its beneficiaries.

This activity has the initiative of ending food insecurity and emphasize the importance of food diversity by yielding additional vegetables to the table, and in the fuuture be a source of income to capacitate the families to purchase foods from other food groups, to ensure a well-nourished child.

The team was able to monitor and evaluate the first phase of the activity through house-to-house evaluation and a focus group discussion, and was truly grateful for the immense participation of the families. The team, together with the barangay has already requested for seedlings and organic fertilizers from the Municipal Agricultural Office of Sindangan for a n upcoming phase of gardening.

The team is still on its way to combat food insecurity, and emphasize food diversity by increasing their financial capacity through the launch of the Hyperlokal Kapital in the barangay for the months to come.

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