We are delighted to announce that Samar Provincial Hospital has been accredited as a Level 2 Adolescent‑Friendly Health Facility (AFHF). This remarkable achievement reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing quality, youth‑centered health services.

Our sincere gratitude to EVCHD evaluation team led by the Regional AHDP Coordinator Leo F. Erne, Dr. Hazel Rose M. De Asis, and Wilma M. Ruiz for their visionary leadership, as well as to WHO Technical speacialist Rodolfo T. Anacan Jr. and the Provincial Adolescent Coordinator Marjonette Fae L. Robles and Sharon D. Uy and the OIC-PHO Madeleine H. Ampatin for their invaluable support and partnership. Also thank you Governor Ann Tan for supporting the Adolescent Program for the Youth of Samar.

A huge shout‑out to the entire staff, medical team, and administrators of Samar Provincial Hospital for their dedication, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Your hard work has truly made a difference in the health and well‑being of adolescents in our community!

Let’s celebrate this milestone and continue striving for even greater health outcomes.