By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Department of Health is aiming to restore immunization coverage to at least 90 percent, as stated by Health Undersecretary and spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag.
Tayag highlighted the period when immunization coverage in the Philippines soared during the campaign to eradicate polio under the “Oplan Alis Disease” initiative.
“Tayag emphasized the commendable achievement of the Philippines, maintaining vaccine coverage of no less than 90 percent, particularly during the inception of the polio elimination efforts in our country,” he said, referring to the DOH’s previous campaign.
“This is the primary goal of Health Secretary Ted Herbosa, to revive the vigor of vaccination efforts in our nation, reminiscent of the days under former Secretary Juan Flavier,” he added.
The DOH official mentioned their ongoing collaboration with the Philippine Pediatric Society and other private organizations. They reported a 10 to 20 percent increase in their immunization campaign, pushing the nation’s coverage to between 60 and 70 percent.
(el Amigo/MNM)
