Engagement for the implementation of health programs held

BALANGA CITY, Bataan – Still a part of the celebration of the National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week, the DOH, stakeholders, and HRH point person held an engagement for the implementation of health programs in the province yesterday, July 19, 2017, at Crown Royale Hotel, this city.

Participants of the event were City/Municipal Health Officers, City/Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, PWD Focal Persons, and PWD Presidents. Dr. Francisco Hermoso III was also present and gave a short message.

Dr. Noel Reyes (DMO IV) also graced the event and gave a review on the correct classifications of the different disabilities present so that everyone will be enlightened. He said that there are really 7 types of disabilities: (1) Psychosocial – substance-related disorders (ADD, ADHD, schizophrenia, anxiety, depression), (2) Disability due to chronic illness – e.g. emphysema, stroke, (3) Learning disability – e.g. perception, comprehension, dyslexia, dyspraxia, (4) Mental disability – e.g. mental retardation, psychotic disorders, (5) Visual disability, (6) Orthopedic – e.g. joints, muscles, (7) Communication disability – e.g. hearing, speech.

Not only that, but he also discussed the overview of mental health gap action program.