The City Health Office is prioritizing the conduct of the measles-rubella (MR) and tetanus-diphtheria (TD) immunization drive in barangays with low cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

Ma. Christine Lim, health education and promotion officer, said Tuesday the City Health Office pursues the implementation of other health programs despite the challenges on Covid-19.

Lim said the community-based MRTD kicked off Monday in Barangay Capisan, here.

“Barangay Capisan in the west coast was the kick-off area as it is one of the barangays with low cases of Covid-19,” Lim said in a statement.

Dr. Dulce Amor Miravite, city health officer, accompanied by a group of vaccinators, spearheaded the kick-off activity, Lim said.

She added that the conduct of the 2021 community-based immunization is a nationwide program of the Department of Health (DOH).

“It is the administration of Measles-Rubella (MR), and Tetanus-diphtheria (TD) vaccines implemented in the community setting for children six to seven years old and 12-13 years old,” she said.

She added that the implementation of the community-based immunization in barangays with high cases of Covid-19 infection will be on a later date.

The City Health Office has so far identified 20 barangays with high cases of Covid-19.

On top of the list is Barangay Tetuan with 80 active cases of Covid-19 with Lunzuran village at the bottom with 14 cases. (PNA)