Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 27) — Health officials on Thursday launched a national immunization campaign with the goal to provide necessary vaccines against measles, rubella, and polio after children missed out on these due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Citing UNICEF, the Department of Health (DOH) said around 67 million children worldwide missed out on these routine vaccines between 2019 and 2021.
\”This ranks the Philippines second (2nd) to the highest number of children with zero doses in East Asia and the Pacific Region, and fourth (4th) in the world. From January 1 to March 18, 2023, the DOH has already recorded 225 cases, a 369 percent increase from the same period last year,\” the statement read.
\”Chikiting Ligtas 2023\” was launched by the DOH along with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF in San Juan City.
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