BHW Meeting

The Monthly Barangay Health Workers (BHW) Meeting for the Breast Care Program was held on January 28, 2026, at Enzotech, Gulod, Calatagan, with 25 BHWs in attendance. The meeting began with a kamustahan session where participants shared community experiences and challenges in promoting breast health services, fostering peer learning and collaboration.
Program staff introduced the newly assigned social worker who will support patient coordination, follow-ups, and social support services. The 2025 accomplishments of the Breast Care Program were presented, highlighting breast health orientations for 315 individuals, breast ultrasound services for 12 patients, and mammogram assistance for 5 patients.
Plans for 2026 were discussed, including the continuation of the Breast Care Program, medical missions, and capacity-building activities for BHWs and BNS. The Program Officer also clarified guidelines on the PCSO grant, emphasizing proper fund utilization, target setting, and accountability. Additionally, the importance of accurate client profiling and documentation was reinforced to improve monitoring and follow-up.
This activity aimed to strengthen the coordination, knowledge, and commitment of Barangay Health Workers in the effective implementation of the Breast Care Program, particularly in promoting breast health awareness, improving early detection efforts, ensuring proper client documentation, and maximizing the use of available resources such as the PCSO grant. It also sought to enhance collaboration among BHWs and program staff, provide clear guidance on program goals and responsibilities, and reinforce a shared commitment to delivering accessible and responsive breast health services to women in Calatagan.