About the Office
The Municipal Health Office (MHO) is the primary local government unit responsible for planning, implementing, and managing public health programs and services within the municipality. It works to promote health, prevent diseases, provide basic healthcare, and ensure the well-being of the community through accessible and quality health services.The Municipal Health Office performs key functions such as delivering primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, immunization, disease surveillance and control, environmental sanitation, nutrition programs, health promotion, emergency response, and the implementation of national and local health policies.
The workforce of the Municipal Health Office typically includes the Municipal Health Officer (physician), nurses, midwives, medical technologists, dentists, sanitary inspectors, nutrition officers, administrative personnel, and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). Together, they collaborate to provide comprehensive, community-based healthcare services and improve public health outcomes.
