Tag: vaccination
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Philippines Sees Decline in African Swine Fever Cases
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has reported a significant reduction in the number of barangays affected by African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines. As of January 10, 2025, the number of ASF-affected barangays dropped to 133 from 225 on December 27, 2024. This decline is attributed to rigorous border controls and a government-led…
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Over 164,000 Students in Ilocos Region Vaccinated Against Measles, Rubella, and Tetanus
In a significant health initiative, over 164,000 students across the Ilocos Region have been vaccinated against measles-rubella, tetanus-diphtheria, and human papillomavirus as part of the ‘Bakuna Eskwela’ school-based immunization program. The campaign, which ran from October to November, targeted students in Grades 1, 4, and 7, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases. Dr. Rheuel…
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Over 1.1 Million First Graders Vaccinated Against Measles and Rubella in School Program
In a significant public health initiative, the Department of Health (DOH) announced that 1,110,698 first-grade students have received vaccinations against measles and rubella as part of the School-Based Immunization Program (SBIP). The announcement was made during a media forum by Health Secretary Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, who highlighted that this number constitutes 67.63% of the targeted…
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Over 7,400 Grade 4 Girls in Caraga Region Vaccinated Against HPV
In a significant health initiative, the Department of Health in Caraga (DOH-13) announced that 7,459 Grade 4 girls across the region have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus is known to be the leading cause of cervical cancer, a prevalent cancer among women. The vaccinations were part of a school-based immunization drive…
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39,423 Students in Antique Receive School-Based Vaccinations
In a significant health initiative, 39,423 students in Antique have participated in a school-based immunization program targeting Measles-Rubella, Tetanus-Diphtheria, and Human Papillomavirus, as reported by the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO). The announcement was made by IPHO Information Officer Irene Duldoco during a press conference in San Jose de Buenavista on November 8, 2024, just…
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