Doctor Gamolo returns as Officer-in-Charge of DOH7
Meet the new DOH Officer-in-Charge Regional Director: Dr. Ellenietta Herundina Maria Victoria N. Gamolo!
Gamolo took over from Dr. Jaime Bernadas, who served for 12 years with the department. The announcement was made on their official social media page on May 1, 2025.
Before returning to DOH 7, Gamolo served as Assistant Regional Director for DOH Northern Mindanao CHD from 2018 to 2020. It was during this tenure that she spearheaded several pandemic response strategies and COVID-19 crisis management efforts in the region.
We offer our gratitude and applause to Bernadas for his exceptional leadership and dedication towards ensuring the health and safety of the Central Visayas residents through numerous programs. 🎉💪
Stay tuned for more details on upcoming initiatives by our new DOH leadership! 🌟🔵
- Dr. Gamolo, in her new role as Officer-in-Charge Regional Director, is dedicated to addressing the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the Central Visayas region.
- Her extensive experience in medical-conditions management, honed during her tenure as Assistant Regional Director for DOH Northern Mindanao CHD, will be valuable in her fight against the pandemic.
- Looking ahead, Dr. Gamolo's focus on health and wellness extends to post-pandemic rehabilitation efforts, backed by science and data-driven strategies.
- With Finance Minister's endorsement, Gamolo aims to secure funding for these initiatives, ensuring the department's sustainability and effectiveness in managing health-related issues.
- As a proponent of business leadership, she champions the importance of collaboration between the medical community, private sector, and local government units for improved outcomes.
- By 2025 and beyond, Dr. Gamolo aspires to create a resilient Central Visayas region, where the people's health and well-being are prioritized, and the effects of pandemics like COVID-19 are minimized.
