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CEBU CITY – The Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) pushed for the development and empowerment of the Barangay Health Workers as the link to basic medical care at the grassroots while it continues to make Siquijor a priority for its projects, specifically Enrique Villanueva town.
In Aloguinsan, Cebu, KALAHI-CIDSS under Phase 1 of its Additional Financing turned over four barangay health stations and one isolation facility with amenities, medical and disinfectant tools, equipment, and communication devices necessary for the operationalization of the facilities.
These facilities house the LGU’s basic health services and augment the available resources provided by other agencies. Barangay health workers (BHWs) will soon be deployed to operate these facilities and were given training programs appropriate to them, like community building and environmental safeguards, Quintana bared.
“Despite the many areas where medical care is most needed, DSWD continues to capacitate our people with the right training, and it is an added value for our BHWs as they voluntarily render their time and efforts in the delivery of health care services,” Manguilimotan said.
Meanwhile, KALAHI-CIDSS continues to make Siquijor a priority for its projects, specifically in Enrique Villanueva town, one of the poorest municipalities in the country. Since 2003, the program has provided several projects to Enrique Villanueva including rehabilitation of water systems, electrification of street lights through the installation of solar panels, construction of training and daycare centers, and access roads.
DSWD-7 has poured in P35 million to fund these projects, while P11 million was provided by partner local government units (LGUs) in Siquijor as contribution to the implementation of projects with 1,636 volunteers mobilized to do various activities.
Barangay Development Council-Technical Working Group (BDC-TWG) Head and Community Volunteer Lynn Maria Magsayo shared her insights how the program transformed her to become an active citizen. “KALAHI did not promise us infrastructure projects but people’s empowerment and equal opportunity for all,” she said.
Volunteers suggest solutions to the problems that their community faces thus becoming the change they want to see in their own respective communities.
“With these projects, Barangay LGUs are ready to face the crisis now that they have received help from DSWD. And even if the pandemic ends, they plan to use these facilities as infirmary or birthing centers that will cater the needs of those poor individuals who cannot afford basic medical care,” KALAHI-CIDSS Community Development Officer Allan Quitoriano said.
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