High Prevalence of Tuberculosis

       In 2011, barangay Goin had a Tuberculosis prevalence of 4 cases. In 2014, 1 TB case was present, while 3 showed presumptive signs and symptoms. 2 of these have sought consult. However, they were lost to follow-up. There was not active case finding in the community then.       The team...

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Unsanitary Toilet Facility

      Most recently, during the annual Clean and Green evaluation of the barangay, 23 households were noted to have a deficiency in toilet facilities. 11% or 23 households do not have a sanitary toilet facility while 4% or 9 households do not have toilet bowls.       After a long-awaited...

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High Incidence of Malnutrition

      Previously on the High Incidence of Malnutrition episode in the barangay, the team has started the 120-days feeding program in the day care. A large-scale community garden was also constructed, and seedlings have been planted. The current status of the barangay is that 72% (143/199) of the households have their own backyard...

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Ecological Solid Waste Management

      Continuing with the advocacy of promoting ecological solid waste management in the barangay, the team invited theMunicipal Sanitary Inspector to the barangay as resource speaker on ESWM. Mr. Ian Obina discussed with the 4Ps members RA 9003, waste segregation and composting.      ...

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Case detection of Hypertensives continues

Hypertension             The case detection of hypertensives at Barangay Goin continues as Team GOINnovate returns for their 2nd exposure in their senior year in medical school. House-to-house visits for BP taking was done and identified hypertensives were recruited to be seen by the Municipal...

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Water Sanitation

       The pressing issue of safe drinking water practices in the barangay has been given detailed attention during this exposure. Project leader, Doc Ralph has taken the initiative of introducing ceramic water filters, chlorine, and water bottles to the residents as different methods of water treatment.      ...

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Solid Waste Management Activities

            The last exposure left Barangay Goin with several unfinished business on its SWM program. The barangay was able to implement the labeling of trash bins in one district alone, a plan for the community Materials Recovery Facility was underway, and health teaching on the 3...

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Wastong Pagkain para sa Kalusugan

            Last exposure, Malnutrition Community Health Plan project leaders Doc Nikki and Doc Ruby were able to spearhead a successful cooking demonstration using the team’s original recipe: Squash Patty. The idea of utilizing a nutrient-rich and obtainable ingredient for children’s...

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