Health authorities and local partners are strengthening preparations for a supplemental immunization campaign aimed at protecting more children in Palawan and Puerto Princesa City against measles and rubella.
“Patuloy na hinihikayat ng Department of Health ang pakikiisa ng lahat ng sektor upang matiyak ang mataas na bilang ng mga batang mababakunahan at mapanatiling ligtas at malusog ang bawat komunidad,” the Department of Health (DOH) stated.
The Provincial Department of Health Office (PDOHO) Palawan and DOH-Center for Health Development MIMAROPA brought together government agencies, local government units, and partner organizations for a two-day stakeholders’ advocacy forum in Puerto Princesa City on July 15 and 16.
The forum sought to strengthen coordination and advocacy ahead of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity in Palawan and Puerto Princesa.
“Dinaluhan ito ng mga kinatawan mula sa iba’t ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan, lokal na pamahalaan, at iba pang katuwang na sektor upang higit na mapalakas ang adbokasiya at koordinasyon para sa nalalapit na implementasyon ng MR Supplemental Immunization Activity,” the PDOHO stated.
Participants received updates on the measles and rubella situation and discussed the role of vaccination in preventing both diseases.
The forum also focused on how agencies and partner organizations can help provide correct information and support the campaign’s implementation.
“Sa forum, tinalakay ang kasalukuyang sitwasyon ng tigdas at rubella, ang kahalagahan ng pagbabakuna sa pag-iwas sa mga sakit na ito, at ang mahalagang papel ng bawat stakeholder sa pagpapalaganap ng tamang impormasyon at pagsuporta sa matagumpay na pagpapatupad ng programa,” the PDOHO stated.
The DOH called on government agencies, local authorities, and other sectors to help reach more children during the campaign.
“Sama-sama nating protektahan ang bawat bata. Magpabakuna laban sa tigdas at rubella!” it added.
