𝗖𝗛𝗢, 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗧𝗕 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲

10/8/26, 12:00 PM

The Davao City Health Office (CHO), together with the World Health Organization (WHO), paid a courtesy visit to Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II on October 5, 2026, to discuss the city’s tuberculosis (TB) program.

The meeting focused on the progress and priorities of the city’s TB response under the National Tuberculosis Program and the End TB Strategy, including prevention, screening, early diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care.

WHO representatives included Deputy WHO Representative to the Philippines Olivia Lawe-Davies and TB Technical Officer Dr. Clarissa Blanca Dayrit-Halum. Representing the CHO were Dr. Jeannie Marie D. Salmasan, John Anthony Tinio, and Miguel Gonzales.

The CHO and WHO emphasized the need for continued coordination among the local government, health workers, national agencies, communities, and development partners to ensure that no gaps occur throughout the TB care process.

Vice Mayor Rigo welcomed the delegation and expressed his support for initiatives that strengthen TB services, address program gaps, and protect the health of Dabawenyos.

The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the city and its partners to strengthen Davao City’s TB response and contribute to the national goal of ending TB.

The Davao City Health Office (CHO), together with the World Health Organization (WHO), paid a courtesy visit to Vice Mayor Rodrigo “Rigo” Duterte II on October 5, 2026, to discuss the city’s tuberculosis (TB) program.

The meeting focused on the progress and priorities of the city’s TB response under the National Tuberculosis Program and the End TB Strategy, including prevention, screening, early diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care.

WHO representatives included Deputy WHO Representative to the Philippines Olivia Lawe-Davies and TB Technical Officer Dr. Clarissa Blanca Dayrit-Halum. Representing the CHO were Dr. Jeannie Marie D. Salmasan, John Anthony Tinio, and Miguel Gonzales.