DOH-13 tops vaccination performance
PANGLAO, BOHOL PROVINCE -- The Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga was recognized as the top performer in the Measles-Rubella – bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-bOPV SIA) vaccination during the 2023 Ligtas Lakas Awards on October 5, 2023 in Panglao, Bohol.
In a resounding testament to its commitment, DOH-CHD Caraga secured the top spot in the said vaccination campaign, and also earned recognition as one of the top five regions on expeditious utilization of bivalent vaccines.
Furthermore, DOH-CHD Caraga found itself among the top-performing provincial health offices (PHOs) for MR-bOPV SIA vaccination, with Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Butuan City representing the region's local government units in this esteemed category.
Dr. Sadaila K. Raki-in, MCHM, MDM, CESE, and DOH-CHD Caraga assistant regional director, shared the region's effective command management, collaboration with partners, and craziness for excellence.
"This remarkable achievement served as a testament to the unwavering commitment of DOH-CHD Caraga to safeguard the health and well-being of all Caraganons. This would not be possible without the cooperation and dedication of the personnel and teams behind this success, from demand generation, supply chain management, and program management down to actual service delivery and the magnanimous support of stakeholders and partners. The agency extended its heartfelt appreciation to all the healthcare heroes who contributed to this remarkable success, " Dr. Raki-in said as she delivered her message of gratitude.
Dr. Raki-in received the awards, together with the delegates of DOH-CHD Caraga namely, Dr. Jane Y. Lugo, DMO V of Agusan del Norte; Dr. Dayan Decampong-Sangcopan, head of the Family Health Cluster; Cheryl Mary Plaza, DMO IV - COVID-19 vaccination focal; Sharon Coja, nurse V and NIP coordinator; Romelyn Esther T. Santos, nurse V and HPCMU head; and Dr. Odelio Ferrer, provincial health officer of Agusan del Norte. (DOH-CHD Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
