22/07/2025
Through the collaboration of City Health Office II and Department of Education School Division Office, of San Antonio District and San Antonio National Agro-Industrial and Vocational High School, School-Based ImmunizationโBakuna Eskwela" Kick-off was a succes. The event, aimed to promote health and safety of students through immunization. The event took place at the Barangay Centro San Antonio Covered Court, on July 22, 2025.
With the Leadership of the City Health Office II Dr. Joan Paula Pagalilauan and Dr. Reeya Delos Santos, Ma'am Jinky Noriega, National Immunization Program Coordinator, the program was attended by various participants,with Dr. Red Cachapero, City Health Officer of CHO I, Dr. Jona Lauzon, CHO2 Dentist, Nurses, Midwives, Rotary Club, SP Hon. Dr. Lillian Q. Bringas, Hon. Rachelle Villnueva-Garcia, School Division Office of City of Ilagan, School District Heads, Barangay Officials headed by Hon. Nestor Tamulto, Barangay Health Workers (BHW), parents, and other School Stakeholders.
The vaccination was simultaneously done with the Grade 7 of San Antonio National Agro-Industrial and Vocational School and Grades 1 and 4 of San Antonio Elementary School.
Moreover, this collaborative effort ensured that the "Batang Ilagueรฑo" received timely and appropriate immunizations to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases.
The success of the School-Based ImmunizationโBakuna Eskwelaโ at San Antonio National Agro-Industrial and Vocational High School and San Antonio Elementary School reflects the power of unity and shared responsibility in a safe, healthy, and supportive learning environment.