By Prince Golez
President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the second week of July as “National Infection Prevention and Control Week” and the second Saturday of the same month as “Surgical Infection Prevention Awareness Day.”
Under Proclamation No. 971, the Department of Health, along with other relevant non-government organizations and professional associations are directed to promote the observance of the “National Infection Prevention and Control Week” and “Surgical Infection Prevention Awareness Day.”
All hospitals, including teaching and training hospitals, local government-owned hospitals, clinics, and health facilities are encouraged to participate and assist in the conduct of the relevant programs, projects, and activities.
“The State recognizes infection as a major health problem, which has a significant impact on mortality, morbidity and quality of life and acknowledges that the threats posed by infection resulting in epidemics, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance have become more evident,” said Duterte.
He also noted: “There is a need to emphasize prevention and health promotion as tools to address the threats posed by infection, and attain a safer, more effective and higher quality of health service delivery.”
The President signed the proclamation on June 23.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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