In line with its goal of enhancing the delivery of services and ensuring the welfare of its constituents, the city government of Naga has reconstituted its local health board through Executive Order No. 011 signed by Mayor Leni Robredo.
The move is consistent with the mandate of the Local Government Code of 1991, which requires all local government units to establish a local health board.
But beyond compliance, Robredo emphasized that the reconstitution of the Naga City Local Health Board (NCLHB) seeks to institutionalize participatory and consensus-based governance in addressing public health needs.
“Our city government wants to ensure it can carry out its programs and projects efficiently for the good of the people,” Robredo said.
“This includes strengthening the involvement and participation of offices and agencies engaged in promoting the city’s health and general well-being.”
The NCHB functions as an advisory body on health-related concerns, including the evaluation and recommendation of appropriate local appropriations for health programs and services.
With its reconstitution, the board is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the city’s continuing pursuit of inclusive growth and sustainable development through responsive health governance. | via Jason B. Neola
