Mayor WES Gatchalian (center) along with Valenzuela City Health Officer Dr. Marthony “Ato” Basco (center-right); USAID Country Director, Michelle Lang-Alli (center-left), and Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) were present at the event “Healthy Workplaces para sa Progresibong Valenzuelano” at the WES Events Space, on August 30, 2022. The event is about sharing the best practices of different local government units against tuberculosis (TB). The event introduced #WorkTBFree tools namely the e-learning modules and web-based dashboard to monitor TB in the workplace. (Photo/Text by Kaye Magno)

USAID Country Director Office of Health, Michelle Lang-Alli congratulates Mayor WES Gatchalian for Valenzuela City is the first in the country to adopt tools such as #WorkTBFree E-Learning Modules and Web Platforms to promote healthy and tuberculosis (TB) free workplace. Valenzuela City hosts the event “Healthy Workplaces para sa Progresibong Valenzuelano” at the WES Events Space, on August 30, 2022. (Photo/Text by Kaye Magno)

With over 91% complete treatment rate, Valenzuela City Health Office shares the ways for attaining the success rate against Tuberculosis (TB). For years, the Valenzuela City Health Office had installed 45 TB-DOTS centers and programs focused on evicting TB; free mobile X-rays, Gene Xpert, and medication for six months. Valenzuela City in coordination with USAID leads the intense approach to fight TB at the event organized by the city at the WES Events Space, on August 30, 2022. (Photo/Text by Kaye Magno)

In line with the National Lung Month, the Valenzuela City Health Office hosted an event “Healthy Workplaces para sa Progresibong Valenzuelano” at the WES Events Space, on August 30, 2022. The city health office reminded the participants that the office gives free lectures and workshops for the private sector upon request. This is part of the city’s effort to eliminate Tuberculosis. (Photo/Text by Kaye Magno)