Protection against measles and rubella reached more children across the Ilocos Region through the Ligtas Tigdas drive, surpassing 300,000 inoculations.
Child immunization in Eastern Visayas reached high coverage after nearly 280,000 children were vaccinated during the month-long measles and rubella drive.
Residents requiring continuing medical care received additional support as the DSWD extended financial assistance to 114 chronic illness patients across Ilocos Norte.
Local dengue response is gaining additional support through an expanded caravan that strengthens the involvement of barangay officials and their communities.
More children are receiving protection against measles and rubella following strong vaccination performance among three local governments in Ilocos Norte.