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by Win Gatchalian on September, 19, 2022

LGUs urged to ramp up immunization programs

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to ramp up their programs to increase immunization coverage and prevent the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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by Win Gatchalian on June, 17, 2022

Gatchalian wants next admin to address stunting among Filipino kids

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the next administration to address stunting among Filipino children, which has long-term consequences on their growth and development.

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by Win Gatchalian on May, 1, 2022

Gatchalian: Accelerate COVID-19 vaccination of children amid World Immunization Week

Amid the observance of World Immunization Week 2022, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the government to accelerate the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11.

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by Win Gatchalian on October, 13, 2021

No walk-ins for smooth COVID-19 vaccination for minors

As the government eyes to begin the inoculation of minors against COVID-19 on October 15, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 to avoid a “walk-in” system and prevent crowding in vaccination sites.

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by Win Gatchalian on August, 18, 2021

To LGUs: Tap sign language interpreters to assist deaf, mute in vaccination centers

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to tap sign language interpreters to assist deaf and mute recipients of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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by Win Gatchalian on August, 1, 2021

Urgency in vaccinating minors needed amid Delta variant threat

Following the detection of more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the urgency of vaccinating minors to prevent them from becoming “variant factories.”

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by Win Gatchalian on May, 11, 2021

Government urged to support locally manufactured COVID-19 vaccines

While world leaders continue to debate whether there should be a suspension of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to be one step ahead – explore the possibility of the country having the capacity to produce its own vaccine.

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by Win Gatchalian on November, 18, 2020

Measles cases on the rise worldwide; LGUs should ramp up immunization programs

With measles deaths around the world up 50 percent from 2016 to 2019, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to aim for increased coverage of their immunization programs to prevent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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by Win Gatchalian on August, 21, 2020

Continuous increase in hospital capacities needed

Senator Win Gatchalian urged hospitals to continuously expand their patient capacity for COVID-19 cases that could overload the country’s healthcare system.