The Department of Education and the Department of Health launched a school-based immunization program in Davao City, targeting students in Grades 1, 4, and 7. The initiative, set to run through December 2026, aims to improve vaccination rates among schoolchildren.
Health officials announced the program as part of broader efforts to increase immunization coverage in the region. The initiative will be implemented in public schools, with medical staff stationed at school premises to administer vaccines. Parents are required to provide consent for their children to participate.
This marks the first large-scale school-based immunization effort in Davao City. Previous vaccination campaigns focused on specific diseases, but this program covers a wider range of vaccines. The initiative is expected to reduce the spread of preventable diseases among children. The program will be monitored by both educational and health authorities to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
