LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — Dr. Arenz Jade Docdocil, the municipal health officer of Lake Sebu and a former participant in the national Doctor to the Barrios program, died Nov. 8 from liver failure. He was 31.
Docdocil led the Rural Health Unit in Barangay Poblacion, overseeing primary healthcare services, epidemic responses, and public health initiatives across the municipality.
Raised in a farming family in Banga, South Cotabato, Docdocil earned his medical degree from Mindanao State University under an academic scholarship. Upon completing his training, he entered government public health service through the Department of Health’s Doctor to the Barrios program rather than entering private practice.
As Lake Sebu's municipal health officer, Docdocil managed local health programs targeting child malnutrition, seasonal influenza outbreaks, and medical outreach in geographically isolated areas where access to health facilities and transportation is limited.
Local government officials, healthcare colleagues, and community members paid tribute to Docdocil following his passing, citing his dedication to expanding medical access in underserved rural areas. Memorial service details have not yet been announced by his family.
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