AKLAN AWARDED BY DOH6 AS BEST PERFORMING PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE (PHO) IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TOBACCO AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS

Mr. John Richard Lapascua, DOH regional coordinator presented several awards bagged by Aklan Provincial Health Office in the implementatiom of Non-Communicable Lifestyle-related Diseases control program.

* BEST IN TOBACCO CONTROL PROGRAM

With 10 of 17 municipalities who were able to pass anti-smoking ordinances (8 are WHO FCTC ordinance compliant), Aklan outweighed other provinces in the region as to policy implementation, technical assistance provision and multi-sectoral engagement.

* BEST IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

With the greater number of persons who used drugs that were assesed, managed and graduated, Aklan was recognized as one of the best implementers in the region.

Over-all, Aklan PHO was recognized as one of the best provincial health office in the implementation of Lifestyle-related Non-Communicable Disease Program.

- PHO-Aklan