RHU Catchment Area

Rural Health Unit (RHU) Catchment Areas

A hospital catchment area is traditionally defined as the "geographic area that is defined and served by the hospital." Extending this concept to primary care, a Rural Health Unit's (RHU) catchment area refers to the specific geographic zone where the RHU is responsible for delivering essential primary healthcare services. These areas ensure that communities have equitable access to public health programs, preventive care, and medical interventions.

In the Municipality of Rosario, Batangas, the Department of Health (DOH) CALABARZON Center for Health Development has designated two Rural Health Units to provide these critical services:

The RHU Catchment Areas framework enables these facilities to efficiently allocate resources, focus on the specific health challenges of their respective zones, and implement targeted healthcare interventions. By clearly defining the geographic boundaries of their responsibilities, RHUs can provide timely and effective primary care services, contributing to the overall health and resilience of the community.

This localized approach not only strengthens the healthcare delivery system in Rosario but also ensures that every resident has access to the basic health services they need. DRRM Rosario highlights these RHU catchment areas to emphasize their importance in disaster preparedness, health risk management, and equitable access to care.


References:

Rosario Rural Health Unit (RHU) Catchment Boundary Map

RHU CAtchments

The RHU Catchment Areas, designated by the Department of Health (DOH), define the geographic zones served by each Rural Health Unit in Rosario, Batangas. 


Municipal Districts

The Municipal Districts, developed through the Watershed Approach to Land Use Planning, organize barangays based on shared natural resource systems such as watersheds. 

Barangay Clusters

The Barangay Clusters, a community organizing strategy introduced in 1995, divide the 48 barangays of Rosario, Batangas into eight clusters, each composed of six barangays. 

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