𝗖𝗙𝗢 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗣𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗢𝗢 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗮𝗴 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝘃𝘆 𝗚. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼

Aiming to enhance the knowledge and competencies of healthcare professionals in the areas of tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, the 𝗧𝗕 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 was held virtually on May 9, 2025, from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM via Zoom. The session was led by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗹𝘃𝘆 𝗚. 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼, a distinguished public health expert and 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) Banaag Awardee.

Healthcare providers and professionals from the LGU Ligao City Health Office (CHO) and Department of Health (DOH) Human Resources for Health (HRH) Ligao attended the training in support of Dr. Barroso’s continuing efforts to promote public health and education. Topics discussed during the session included TB transmission and pathogenesis, the clinical distinction between LTBI and active TB, diagnostic strategies, and updated treatment protocols. As a PAFIOO awardee, Dr. Barroso continues to exemplify the values of service and leadership, extending her expertise to local healthcare providers and contributing significantly to the fight against TB in the Philippines.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) commends Dr. Barroso’s unwavering dedication to capacity-building in addressing pressing public health issues such as tuberculosis. Her initiative to provide this training aligns with the CFO’s mission to recognize the contributions of overseas Filipinos who are creating meaningful impact in their fields.