BOHOL — Bohol health officials strengthened preparations for the upcoming Measles-Rubella Supplementary Immunization Activity (MRSIA) as the province continued efforts to protect children from preventable diseases. The preparations were discussed during the August 7 episode of The Capitol Reports at the New Provincial Capitol.
Vaccination Campaign Set Across Bohol
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), under the leadership of Gov. Aris Aumentado, through the Provincial Health Office (PHO), worked with the Department of Health (DOH)-Bohol and local government units to prepare for the MRSIA. The vaccination activity was scheduled from August 10 to 28 across municipalities and communities in the province.
Health officials emphasized the importance of reaching eligible children through fixed vaccination centers and temporary vaccination sites. Information campaigns and community-based health activities were also strengthened down to the barangay and purok levels.
Officials Address Vaccine Misinformation
The campaign also focused on addressing vaccine misinformation and helping parents understand the importance of timely immunization. Health officials encouraged parents to seek medical care promptly if their children showed symptoms associated with measles or rubella. The initiative aimed to ensure that Boholano children had access to safe and effective vaccines while strengthening disease prevention and community immunity.
Supporting Child Health and Development
The MRSIA formed part of the province’s broader efforts under the Strategic Change Agenda pillars of Health, Good Governance, and Human Development. Through the Ligtas Tigdas Campaign, the provincial government continued to promote a healthier and more resilient Bohol, where protecting children and communities remained an important part of the province’s development goals.
The campaign also supported the vision of a future-ready Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark, linking community health protection with the province’s efforts to preserve its natural and cultural heritage.
