A basic health skills training (BHST) was held for 15 community health workers (CHWs) in Sitio Aroma, Barangay Subangdaku, Mandaue City last April 14, 15, 2018
The local organization, the United Residents of Sitio Aroma organized the activity.
The training topics included the following, namely, (a) discussion about the Philippine health situation, b) community-based health program (CBHP) as a response, c) home remedies for common ailments such as herbal medicine, ventusa, and water therapy, d) the four vital signs, namely, blood pressure, respiratory rate, pulse rate, and temperature.
After the training, it is hoped that the CHWs shall render basic promotive, curative, preventive primary health care with the knowledge and skills that they have.
