The city government of Puerto Princesa has launched a unified effort to combat human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and cervical cancer among female schoolchildren, through a vaccination campaign supported by various public and private partners. The campaign targets immunizations for 3,000 students across 15 Puerto Princesa schools over the course of one month. Its goal is
Stakeholders from left to right: Dennis M. Lucas, PhD, EPS 1, OIC, Palawan National School, Dr. Catherine Dela Rosa, Medical Officer IV, MARPRH Unit Head, Hon. Maria Nancy M. Socrates, Puerto Princesa City Vice Mayor, Carmen Auste, CEO and co-founder, Cancer Warriors Foundation Philippines, Dr. Ricardo Panganiban, City Health Officer
The campaign targets immunizations for 3,000 students across 15 Puerto Princesa schools over the course of one month. Its goal is to help reduce cervical cancer cases in the country, a disease largely attributed to HPV infection in an effort to help protect mothers, sisters, and daughters against cervical cancer.
As a strong first step, the city government of Puerto Princesa has committed to strengthen its vaccination initiatives. “[Partnering with multiple stakeholders] is the best approach,” says Mayor Bayron. “We can easily reach students through DepEd, and through the LGU we can reach parents,” he adds. “I encourage all the mothers and all the parents to give their consent for their children to be vaccinated. This is the best way to prevent your children from getting cervical cancer.
This joint commitment aligns with the DOH’s own thrust of promoting “Kalasag ng Kalusugan” by making healthcare services and vaccines accessible to all communities.
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