Title
Implementing National Vaccination Program EO 663
Law
Executive Order No. 663
Decision Date
Oct 11, 2007
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Executive Order No. 663 mandates a nationwide vaccination campaign to achieve 95% immunization coverage for children and pregnant mothers, aiming to eliminate measles, neonatal tetanus, and other vaccine-preventable diseases in alignment with World Health Organization goals.

Law Summary

Lead Implementing Agency: Department of Health (DOH)

  • Lead the implementation of the national immunization program targeting mothers and infants.
  • Conduct a nationwide mass measles vaccination campaign for children ages 9 to 48 months.
  • Formulate guidelines, disseminate procedures, and introduce new vaccines based on technical analysis.
  • Provide technical assistance and vaccines to LGUs.
  • Monitor health system reports and collaborate with the Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) to publish semi-annual progress reports.

Roles of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

  • Advocate for LGUs to maintain minimum standards in staffing, funding, supplies, and community communication.
  • Submit quarterly compliance reports of LGUs to the DOH.

Department of Education (DepEd) Responsibilities

  • Ensure all children entering primary school have complete vaccination status.
  • Inform mothers of children with incomplete immunization about available government programs.
  • Coordinate with LGUs for vaccination completion.
  • Identify and report suspected vaccine-preventable disease cases to local health units.
  • Monitor school entry lists and submit annual compliance reports to DOH.

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Duties

  • Ensure vaccination of children in day care centers and pre-schools.
  • Inform mothers about immunization programs for children with incomplete vaccination.
  • Coordinate with LGUs for complete vaccination coverage.
  • Report suspected vaccine-preventable cases and monitor facility compliance.

Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) Functions

  • Coordinate among DepEd, DSWD, DILG, and LGUs to ensure full vaccination of children in various institutions.
  • Coordinate reporting of suspected cases to DOH and other agencies.
  • Jointly publish semi-annual immunization program progress reports with DOH.

Local Government Units (LGUs) Duties

  • Provide free complete immunizations to pregnant mothers and infants.
  • Conduct regular outreach and health services to ensure full immunization.
  • Maintain DOH standards for staffing and supplies.
  • Finance health worker travel expenses for immunization follow-up.
  • Organize social mobilization activities.
  • Mandate full participation of health workers regardless of immunization route.
  • Submit accomplishment reports on immunization coverage quarterly or monthly, depending on LGU level.
  • Identify and report suspected vaccine-preventable disease cases and submit zero reports when no cases are found.
  • Conduct Supplemental Immunization Activities and Child Health Days as prescribed by DOH.

Civil Society Involvement

  • Encouraged to support the immunization commitment through resolutions, letters, and social mobilization.
  • Report children vaccinated outside the public system to LGUs.
  • Identify and report suspected vaccine-preventable diseases to local health units.

Funding Provisions

  • DOH to provide funds for vaccine procurement.
  • LGUs to fund procurement/disposal of needles and syringes, travel expenses for health staff, and related immunization activities.

Repealing Clause

  • All inconsistent rules, regulations, and issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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