The city government of Carmona, Cavite is a showcase of how leadership and community participation result in the effective delivery of health services, particularly immunization. Carmona City achieved 85% fully immunized child (FIC) coverage rate in 2023 and 97.8% influenza immunization rate for senior citizens, as well as recorded zero cases of measles, polio, diphtheria, and neonatal and maternal tetanus for the past several years.
In 2022 and 2023, Carmona City was among the Department of Health (DoH) Golden Jab Awardees for achieving the highest vaccination coverage for measles and rubella supplemental immunization among LGUs nationwide. How did Carmona City achieve these impressive immunization milestones? Mayor Dahlia Loyola presented Carmona City’s immunization initiatives during the Health Connect media forum in celebration of World Immunization Week 2024 and the 50 th anniversary of the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI). First, the city government provides a supportive environment for immunization by consistently increasing its annual budget allocation for purchasing vaccination supplies and additional vaccines, alongside enhancements in health facilities and cold chain logistics.
Health workers, public school teachers and students from Carmona City participated in the S.H.I.
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Against Cervical Cancer Program Strengthening HPV Immunization towards Elimination through Leadership Development. In partnership with the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV.