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City Government
of Taguig

Women's and Children's Health

Ating Dibdibin Breast Cancer Program

A comprehensive Community-based Breast Cancer and Patient Navigation Program. There are trained patient navigators in all barangays focused on each patient from screening to treatment. It offers free breast ultrasound, mammography, biopsy services, surgery, and chemotherapy.

The City of Taguig aims to raise awareness on the importance of early detection and educate the citizens against breast cancer.

3-in-1 Baby Bags

A tool modeled after Finland's touted baby box.

The City of Taguig's 3-in-1 water repellent foldable bag can transform into a diaper bag, a crib, or a changing bag. It comes with free alcohol, soap, baby oil, diapers, and wipes.

Safe Motherhood Program

Aims to safeguard the health and nutrition of pregnant women and their babies from prenatal to postnatal and to prevent maternal and neonatal deaths.

  • Prenatal services
    • Prenatal Checkup
    • Breast Examination
    • Pelvic Examination
    • Tetanus toxoid immunization
    • Routine laboratory services
    • Free multivitamins
    • Free antibiotics to treat UTI and other infections
    • Screening for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B
    • Swab test prior to delivery
  • Delivery services
    • Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery for Low-Risk Patients
    • Newborn Screening
    • Essential Newborn Care
  • Postnatal services
    • Postnatal Checkup
    • Newborn and Infant Immunization
    • Postpartum BP monitoring
    • Post CS suture removal
Training for Barangay Health WorkersTraining for Barangay Health Workers

Training Sessions for Barangay Health Workers

The City Government of Taguig continuously conducts training sessions, seminars, and workshops for Barangay Health Workers to ensure they are well-trained and equipped with the necessary skills for their roles as BHWs.

  • Motivational Workshop to Combat Vaccine Hesitancy in Communities
  • Training on Strategic Communication on Liver and Hepatitis
  • 3-Day Training on Primary Health Care
  • 2-Day Seminar on Epidemic-Prone Disease Case Surveillance
  • Community-Based Acupressure Training
Pedia Consultation

Lactation Management Training

The Lactation Management Training aims to strengthen the health workers' ability to provide support and guidance to mothers on the correct breastfeeding method. The training covers proper handling and latching of the infant, milk supply management, and addressing common breastfeeding problems such as mastitis and insufficient milk production.

Oral ImmunizationIntramuscular Immunization

Free Child Immunization

Through the City Health Office, a citywide free immunization are given to infants aged 6 weeks to 13 months old in every barangay.

  • BCG
  • Hepa B at Birth
  • Penta
  • PCV10
  • OPV
  • IPV
  • MR or MMR vaccines
HPV VaccinationHPV Intravascular Vaccination

Free HPV Vaccination

Free school and community-based immunization for 9-45 years old to prevent cervical cancer.

Pedia Consultation

Free consultation with Development Pediatrician and OT

The free consultation services are provided to the families of children and adolescents with developmental and behavioral difficulties. The developmental pediatrician shall be available to help manage the patient’s developmental and behavioral conditions, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism, and provide medical advice.

Programs for FarmersPrograms for Farmers

Palliative Care Training for Cancer Patient Navigators

Organized by the City Health Office and facilitated by the Philippine Cancer Society (PCS), 46 patient navigators from different barangay health centers attended the "Palliative Care Training for Cancer Patient Navigators" at the Lakeshore Activity Center on March 20, 2025.

The training emphasized the fundamental concepts of palliative care and the vital role patient navigators play in addressing the patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Different topics were included, such as effective communication, emotional support, end-of-life care basics, and self-care tips to help patient navigators to maintain their well-being.