Mandate for National Follow-Up Measles Campaign
- A nationwide follow-up measles campaign called "Ligtas Tigdas" is ordered for February 2004.
- Provision of free measles vaccines to all children aged 9 months to less than 8 years residing in the Philippines.
Lead Agency and Its Powers (Section 1)
- The Department of Health (DOH), through its Secretary, leads campaign implementation.
- DOH is empowered to call on all government agencies for assistance, including DILG, DepEd, DSWD, and LGUs.
- Responsibilities include formulating and disseminating guidelines and procedures, providing technical assistance to LGUs, conducting advocacy and social mobilization, supplying vaccines and logistics (syringes, needles, safety boxes), timely distribution, and monitoring activities nationwide.
Responsibilities of the Department of Interior and Local Government (Section 2)
- The DILG, through its Secretary, must issue and disseminate memorandum circulars to all local chief executives.
- Mobilize field offices and directly oversee, supervise, monitor, and evaluate immunization activities to ensure high coverage.
Responsibilities of the Department of Education (Section 3)
- The DepEd, via the Secretary of Education, ensures high immunization coverage in public and private schools.
- Efforts include informing parents/guardians, mobilizing medical teams to conduct school vaccinations, and issuing circulars for campaign support.
Responsibilities of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (Section 4)
- The DSWD ensures vaccination of all target children enrolled in Day Care Centers and welfare institutions under their supervision.
- Issues/disseminates circulars, assists in advocacy, social mobilization, and coordinates efforts with LGUs.
Responsibilities of Local Government Units (Section 5)
- LGUs lead local implementation of the campaign and strive for 100% immunization coverage.
- Extend resources including initiating social mobilization activities, enacting supporting ordinances, resolutions, or circulars.
- Submit accomplishment reports within two weeks after immunization period completion.
Participation of Civil Society (Section 6)
- NGOs, civil society, and concerned groups are encouraged to contribute through information dissemination, social mobilization, volunteer recruitment, donations, and other appropriate means.
Effectivity (Section 7)
- The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon approval.