24/04/2026
The Department of Health- Eastern Visayas Center for Health Development in collaboration with Tacloban City Health Office, Tacloban City Hospital and Robinsons Lingkod Pinoy Center succesfully launched the World Immunization Week 2026 at Robinsons North Activity Area.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the country's immunization program, the Philippines adopt the localized theme "Bakuna at Proteksyon ni Baby, My Responsibility." This underscores the shared responsibility of families,communities and health systems in ensuring that every child receives complete and timely vaccinations.
The launch featured messages from the Tacloban City Health Officer Dr. Jaime M. Opinion Jr., the Philippine Pediatric Society represntatives Dr. Earlaine Tabiongan & Dr. Norilyn Marmita, Association of Municipal Health Officers Eastern Visayas Dr. Katerina Abiertas, DILG LGOO Mr. Ford Maderazo, Committee on Health Member Hon. Dandee Grafil and Tacloban City Hospital Chief Dr. Gloria Fabrigas. Included also was the overview of World Immunization Week and the commemorative vaccination activity by the City NIP Coordinator Ms. Alnelyn Mandras and DOH Representative Mr. Marvin Allen Guy-joco.
The successful conduct of the activity was spearheaded by the DOH Wellness Clinic and the active participation of our Barangay Health Workers , Committee on Health Chairpersons of Selected Barangays and the Bureau of Fire Protection Mascots Berong & Berang.
✨ Let’s work together to ensure a healthier and safer community!
Ang mga bakuna ay ligtas at epektibo.
💙Bakuna at Proteksyon ni Baby,
My Responsibility. 💙