LGUs ordered to fast track vaccination, ease registration process

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) ordered local government units to fast track the vaccination of Filipinos by easing registration process and providing help to individuals needing assistance.

DILG Secretary Eduardo Ano said the department will soon issue a memorandum circular “fast tracking inoculation efforts” through online registration and traditional sign-ups for those who do not have access to the internet.

“Let’s speed up the masterlist, let’s use simple data, the simpler the better,” Ano said on Wednesday night’s Cabinet briefing presided by President Rodrigo Duterte.

The circular would focus on the following measures:

-Hasten masterlisting effort by streamlining data requirements.

-Aggressive communication and advocacy for widespread immunization.  This will also include  swift response to individuals who will experience adverse reaction following vaccination.

-Deployment of mobile units to deliver and administer vaccines.  This will be done in partnership with private hospitals to ensure sufficient health care professionals.

-Partner with private sector, non government organizations, academe and religious organizations on the establishment of more vaccination sites  and mass vaccination drive to boost acceptance and confidence..

The DILG chief said review of the LGUs vaccination plans will continue.  To date, a  total of 25,994 LGUs have submitted plans to inoculate their constituents.—LDF, GMA News