Availing of Leprosy Drugs
ABOUT THE SERVICE
The Municipal Health Office (MHO) manages this program. The purpose is to identify and treat patients with leprosy. Drugs and medicine are provided free-of-charge.
HOW TO AVAIL OF THE SERVICE
| Follow These Steps | It Will Take You | Please Approach |
| Inquiry | ||
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Inquire about skin diseases and the requirement for availing the free leprosy drugs. |
2 minutes | Olympia C. Nacua Midwife on Duty |
| Instructions | ||
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Midwife directs patients to the Physician. |
1 minute | Dr. Bob Bernabe P. Batausa Municipal Health Officer |
| Assessment | ||
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Physician assesses patient for signs and symptoms of leprosy. |
10 to 15 minutes | Dr. Bob Bernabe P. Batausa Municipal Health Officer |
| Laboratory Examination | ||
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Performance of slit skin smear. |
10 minutes | Medical Technologist |
| Enrollment | ||
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Enrolls patients for multi-drug therapy and gives lecture to patient. |
30 minutes | Marlene R. Basio Public Health Nurse |
