QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- Taguig City’s health programs bag multiple commendations and recognitions at the Department of Health's program implementation review conferences.
Taguig City is one of only two LGUs in the Philippines invited to a global meeting to showcase its best practices in the National Immunization Program.
Taguig is hailed as Immunization Champion for reaching every Purok in the city. This recognition positions Taguig as a benchmark city for other LGUs when the program expands on the subnational level.
Apart from this remarkable feat, the Department of Health commends Taguig City Health Office with several notable awards:
* Certificate of Recognition for its exceptional performance achieving 85% program target for Category 2 and 3 Animal Bite Cases
* Certificate of Recognition for its implementation of the National Safe Motherhood Program and Adolescent Health Development Program
* Local Government Unit (LGU) Winner for Access to Essential Medicine Category for the National Safe Motherhood Program and Adolescent Health Development Program
* Rising Star Award for Mental Health Program
* Certificate of Commendation for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health
* Best in Practices and Innovations for Newborn Screening
* Best Gallery Presentation for Newborn Screening
* Best Audio Visual Presentation for the Drug Output Program
Despite of the multiple commendations and recognition, Mayor Lani Cayetano vows to continue innovating programs and projects that ensure the welfare of every Taguigeño. (taguig pio/pia-ncr)
