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PHO lauded for primary care facilities expansion

April 29, 2026

Department of Health (DOH) Undersecretary Mary Ann Maestral lauded the Negros Occidental Provincial Health Office (PHO) for expanding from zero to 24 the number of licensed primary care facilities (PCFs) in local government units across the province.

Leptospirosis cases in Bacolod up by 200%

April 14, 2026

Cases of leptospirosis in highly-urbanized Bacolod City increased by 200 percent from March 29 to April 4, with three probable deaths.

Hemoserve dialysis center within Bago City Hospital

January 7, 2026

Mayor Mayette Javellana signed a contract of lease Jan. 6 with Hemoserve Corp. president, Stp Pili, for the establishment of the Hemoserve Dialysis Center within the Bago City Hospital.

NegOcc boosts healthcare services with P100-M infectious disease hub

December 16, 2025

The Negros Occidental provincial government is enhancing its delivery of healthcare services with the opening of the Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CEMREID) at the Teresita L. Jalandoni Provincial Hospital (TLJPH) in Silay City.

86.7% hike in leptospirosis cases logged in Bacolod

December 11, 2025

There is an 86.7 percent increase in leptospirosis cases in Bacolod in the first 11 months of this year, compared to the same period last year, the City Health Office (CHO) said Dec. 10.

DOST, Silliman University open upgraded molecular biology lab

December 5, 2025

An upgraded P5-million Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory was launched at Silliman University in Dumaguete City, boosting the school’s capacity for advanced molecular work and wildlife conservation research.

City Health Office distributes antibiotics for leptospirosis

December 2, 2025

The City Health Office (CHO) in Bacolod has distributed at least 21,800 antibiotic capsules since October as part of efforts to combat leptospirosis.

Bagonhons avail of healthcare services

November 26, 2025

The city government of Bago, under the leadership of Mayor Mayette Javellana, hosted the “Lab For All: Laboratoryo, Konsulta at Gamot Para sa Lahat” health initiative, led by first lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos, at the Manuel Y. Torres Memorial Coliseum and Cultural Center Nov. 25.

Bacolod seeks P170-M from Migz for hospital, museum completion

November 14, 2025

The Sangguniang Panlungsod is asking P170 million in financial assistance from Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri to complete the Bacolod City General Hospital (BCGH) and the Museum/Multipurpose Building.

Bago LGU bags 12 awards at Negrense Pillars of Health

November 14, 2025

The Bago City Health Office presented to Mayor Mayette Javellana the awards that the city government received at the recent Negrense Pillars of Health awarding ceremony, initiated by the Provincial Health Office.

PHO lauded for primary care facilities expansion

Leptospirosis cases in Bacolod up by 200%

Hemoserve dialysis center within Bago City Hospital

NegOcc boosts healthcare services with P100-M infectious disease hub

86.7% hike in leptospirosis cases logged in Bacolod

DOST, Silliman University open upgraded molecular biology lab

City Health Office distributes antibiotics for leptospirosis

Bagonhons avail of healthcare services

Bacolod seeks P170-M from Migz for hospital, museum completion

Bago LGU bags 12 awards at Negrense Pillars of Health

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