Healthcare

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on March, 20, 2023

Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines pushed amid vaccine woes

Amid delays in the arrival of the COVID-19 bivalent vaccines in the country, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the need to boost local capacity on vaccine development through the creation of the Virology and Vaccine Institute of the Philippines (VIP).

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on December, 27, 2022

Create PH Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the creation of a Center for Disease Prevention and Control, which will be at the forefront of government response during health crises similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on September, 19, 2022

LGUs urged to ramp up immunization programs

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to ramp up their programs to increase immunization coverage and prevent the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on June, 17, 2022

Gatchalian wants next admin to address stunting among Filipino kids

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the next administration to address stunting among Filipino children, which has long-term consequences on their growth and development.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on May, 1, 2022

Gatchalian: Accelerate COVID-19 vaccination of children amid World Immunization Week

Amid the observance of World Immunization Week 2022, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the government to accelerate the vaccination of children aged 5 to 11.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on October, 13, 2021

No walk-ins for smooth COVID-19 vaccination for minors

As the government eyes to begin the inoculation of minors against COVID-19 on October 15, Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19 to avoid a “walk-in” system and prevent crowding in vaccination sites.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on August, 18, 2021

To LGUs: Tap sign language interpreters to assist deaf, mute in vaccination centers

Senator Win Gatchalian is urging local government units (LGUs) to tap sign language interpreters to assist deaf and mute recipients of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on August, 1, 2021

Urgency in vaccinating minors needed amid Delta variant threat

Following the detection of more cases of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the Philippines, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the urgency of vaccinating minors to prevent them from becoming “variant factories.”

Healthcare
by Win Gatchalian on May, 11, 2021

Government urged to support locally manufactured COVID-19 vaccines

While world leaders continue to debate whether there should be a suspension of intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, Senator Win Gatchalian urged the government to be one step ahead – explore the possibility of the country having the capacity to produce its own vaccine.