The city government will institutionalize the maintenance of hand-washing behavioral prompts to promote hygiene practices and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases. This, after the 21 st  City Council headed by Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez enacted an ordinance mandating the installation of hand-washing facilities and behavioral nudges in priority settings in the city. This ordinance seeks for provision of functioning handwashing facilities with soap and water or sanitati

CITY Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance attended the meeting of the Local Health Board last Friday, focusing on the YAKAP (Yaman ng Kalusugan Program) claims and the newly integrated Health and iClinicSys system . The meeting was attended by Mayor Rolando A. Uy and representatives from the Department of Health , who provided insights into ongoing health initiatives and strategies for better service de

GIPAABOT nga konsiderahon sa komite sa climate change adaptation and mitigation and disaster risk reduction ni Konsehal Paolo Gaane ang City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) Resolution No. 005-2025. Kini kabahin sa pagsagop sa standardized  Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund Investment Plan (BDRRMFIP) ug sistema sa pagreport sa paggamit sa Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund (BDRRMF). Ang CDRRMC nag-ila sa kamahinungdan

Alarmed by reported leptospirosis cases, Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez urged the immediate coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and City Health Office (CHO) to prevent further infections and protect public safety. This, after Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the committee on health, reported that 10 individuals allegedly died of leptospirosis last week according to the information forwarded to the Office of the Vice Mayor. In her rejoinder, VM Bebot shared that

City Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane is calling on parents to ensure their children are immunized against measles-rubella as part of the city’s   public health initiative. The city government through the City Health Office will conduct a city-wide Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA), which will run from January 19 to February 13, for   children ages six months to four years and 11 months old. The Measles-Rubella vaccine is an essential tool in preventing

CITY COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, health insurance, joined the celebration of World AIDS Day 2025 held at SM Downtown Premier last Friday, December 5, 2025. In his message, Gaane announced the completion of the draft ordinance aligning local policy with R.A. 11166 or the Philippine HIV/AIDS policy act. Councilor Gaane emphasized the importance of community engagement and the need for comprehensive health services. “Th

CAGAYAN de Oro City conducted its first Mental Health Training and Orientation for barangay focal persons at the Barangay Nazareth Gymnasium on November 26, 2025. A collaborative effort between the Office of Councilor Maximo “Jonjon” Rodriguez III, Chairperson of the Committee on Social Services, and the City Social Welfare and Development Department, the training was held in line with Resolution No. 15457-2025, authored by Rodriguez, which encourages all barangays in the cit

COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane extended his congratulations to the new registered nurses who recently passed their licensure examination. “We acknowledge not only your hard work but the commitment you’ve shown to serve our community. You are now equipped with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of your patients,” he stressed. Councilor Gaane, chair of the committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, encouraged them to pursue their passions a

THE city will soon institutionalize the maintenance of handwashing behavioral prompts to encourage consistent good hygiene practices and support behavior change among residents. This, after the City Council committee on health, nutrition, health insurance, chaired by Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, favorably supported and endorsed the approval of the proposed ordinance to the committee on laws and rules. This ordinance seeks for the provision of functioning handwashing faciliti

COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, and health insurance, has expressed commendation for Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez, following the enactment of an ordinance institutionalizing Newborn Screening (NBS) within the city. The ordinance aims to ensure that every newborn in Cagayan de Oro City receives comprehensive screening for various congenital conditions. Councilor Gaane lauded the vice mayor for her leadership and dedication