TBPeople Philippines Leads TB Orientation for Barangay Health Workers and Officials in San Narciso, Pangasinan
TBPeople Philippines conducted a tuberculosis (TB) orientation session for barangay health workers and officials of San Narciso, Pangasinan emphasizing that education is the cornerstone in the fight against TB. The initiative aimed to provide vital updates on TB, reinforce TBPeople’s mission and vision, and introduce plans to establish a local chapter in San Narciso. By empowering the community with essential knowledge and resources, TBPeople Philippines hopes to foster a more resilient and TB-free community.
The session received strong support from the local government, with Mayor La Rainne Abad Sarmiento actively participating in the orientation, signaling the municipality’s commitment to addressing TB. Nutritionist Focal Person Janet D. Dris led the barangay officials and health workers in this collaborative effort, which was further supported by Nurse 1 Jenalyn Roxas and Assistant MNAO Lallaine F. Farre. Together, their contributions were instrumental in enhancing the effectiveness of the event and setting a foundation for future TB prevention and awareness initiatives in San Narciso.
Through this orientation, TBPeople Philippines sought to equip San Narciso’s health frontliners with updated knowledge on TB symptoms, prevention, and treatment, and to inspire a proactive approach to community health. Establishing a local chapter in San Narciso is anticipated to further these efforts, providing a sustainable, localized framework to continue the work of TB education and awareness.
The collaborative spirit demonstrated during this orientation underscores the shared responsibility in combatting TB and strengthening public health. TBPeople Philippines is grateful for the unwavering support from local officials and health workers in San Narciso, as they continue working together to protect and uplift the community’s health.