CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) -- In order to fortify the health and well-being of educators, the city government has initiated a program to provide free pneumonia vaccinations to teachers at the Community Vocational High School in Brgy. Masipit, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro.
This proactive step underscores the city's commitment to the overall health of its educational workforce and marks a significant milestone in prioritizing preventative healthcare measures for the community.
Understanding the vulnerability of educators to respiratory infections, particularly pneumonia, the city government has taken this step to protect those who play a pivotal role in shaping the minds of the future generation.
Pneumonia, a potentially serious illness, can pose a threat to individuals, and the city's initiative aims to mitigate this risk among the teaching staff.
Teachers from Community Vocational High School (CVHS) got their anti-pneumonia shot during the free vaccination drive of the City Government of Calapan. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Malou Morillo)
The vaccination program is a collaboration between the local health department and the city's education office. It encompasses not only teachers but also other essential personnel within the Community Vocational High School. The city has engaged with healthcare professionals to facilitate the seamless administration of pneumonia vaccines, making the process accessible and convenient for all eligible recipients.
Teachers at the CVHS expressed their gratitude for the initiative.
The vaccination drive is part of Calapan City's broader public health strategy, reinforcing its commitment to preventive healthcare measures. As the city government takes proactive steps to protect its educators, it sets an example for other localities to prioritize the health of their teaching workforce. (JJGS/PIA Mimaropa - Oriental Mindoro)
Banner photo courtesy of Mayor Malou Flores-Morillo
