Bringing Preventive Health Into Schools
OZAMIZ CITY - Schools provide an important setting for reaching children with basic preventive health interventions. Instead of relying entirely on individual families to arrange every health service, school-based programs can make certain interventions more accessible to eligible learners. The July 2026 directive from the DepEd Division of Ozamiz City specifically covers deworming among beneficiaries of the School-Based Feeding Program. This approach connects two areas that are closely related: nutrition and children's overall health. Proper coordination among schools, health personnel, parents, and education officials is therefore essential. Effective implementation is not simply about reaching a large number of learners; it is also about making sure procedures are safe, organized, and appropriately communicated.
Health and Learning Can Work Together
A child who is struggling with health or nutritional concerns may have a harder time fully participating in school. This does not mean every health issue directly results in poor academic performance, but it highlights why learner welfare extends beyond classroom instruction. Combining school-based nutrition and preventive-health initiatives can give schools another way to support children's ability to attend and participate in learning. For Ozamiz City, integrating health considerations into school programs can strengthen the idea that education and student welfare should develop together.
Supporting Children Who Need Additional Assistance
The connection to the School-Based Feeding Program is particularly significant because the program is designed to provide nutritional support to identified learners. Adding preventive health measures can broaden the type of assistance available to participating children. Rather than treating nutrition, health, and education as completely separate concerns, schools can coordinate these areas where appropriate. This can help create a more comprehensive support system for learners who may require additional attention.
