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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 281: National Dengue Prevention Program Launch

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Title Supreme Court: National Dengue Prevention Program Launch

Law: Administrative Order No. 281

Decision Date: Jul 23, 1996

The "National Tepok Lamok and Dengue Sapok" Program is a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing and controlling dengue fever cases in the Philippines through mass elimination of mosquito breeding places and public participation.

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Participation of National Agencies and Local Government Units (LGUs)

Various national government agencies are mandated to actively participate, including the Departments of Health (lead agency), Interior and Local Government, Social Welfare and Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Public Works and Highways, Education, Culture and Sports.
Also involved are the National Disaster Coordinating Council, Office of the Press Secretary, Metro Manila Development Authority, and local government units.

Launching and Implementation Date

The program is to be launched on August 2, 1996.
It emphasizes a mass elimination campaign of mosquito breeding grounds.
The "four o'clock habit" is promoted, urging every citizen to engage daily at 4 PM in removing mosquito breeding places.

Role of Local Government Units, NGOs, People’s Organizations, and Private Sector

LGUs, in coordination with concerned agencies, are tasked with ensuring the continued practice of the four o'clock habit.
They are responsible for sustained community-level prevention and elimination activities.
LGUs shall mobilize barangays, churches, NGOs, people’s organizations, and the private sector for active participation.

Information Dissemination Campaign

The Office of the Press Secretary, together with the Department of Health and other agencies, shall conduct a major tri-media campaign.
The campaign aims to educate and raise public awareness on dengue prevention and control.

Inclusion of Dengue Prevention in Educational Curriculum

The Department of Education, Culture and Sports will incorporate dengue fever prevention and control measures in health education classes.

Funding Source

Implementation funds shall come from the respective budgets of the national agencies and local government units involved in the program.

Monitoring and Reporting

The Department of Health is tasked with submitting regular status reports on dengue cases and program implementation to the Office of the President.

Immediate Effectivity

The Administrative Order takes effect immediately upon adoption on June 23, 1996.

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