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150 Valenzuela health workers get TESDA certification

Mark Ernest Villeza - The Philippine Star
150 Valenzuela health workers get TESDA certification
Celebrating a milestone in community health! Mayor WES Gatchalian honors the 150 Valenzuela City Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) on their graduation on TESDA’s Barangay Health Services NC II, at the Valenzuela City Auditorium, January 29, 2024. With Vice Mayor Lorie Natividad Borja and Dr. Marthony Basco by his side, Mayor Gatchalian delivers an inspiring speech acknowledging the dedication of the BHWs. During the graduation, the BHWs were also granted with Blood Pressure Apparatus and received an orientation on the proper usage of it.
Photo by: Kevin Gatchalian / valenzuela.gov.ph

MANILA, Philippines — At least 150 barangay health workers (BHWs) in Valenzuela City received Level 2 certification from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) on Monday.

According to the city’s public information office, the BHWs underwent comprehensive TESDA training, lectures and demonstrations from October to December 2023.

The initiative aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of BHWs in local health services management.

The lectures equipped BHWs with various skills, including basic first aid application, working within a community development framework, implementing health promotion and community interventions, as well as immediate response to emergencies.

Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian said 100 percent of the BHW trainees passed the TESDA assessment

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