The Taguig City government on Wednesday attributed the success of its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic response efforts to the hard work and dedication of its medical front-liners.
“It has always been our health workers who put their health at risk and try their very best to save lives. We thank them for their hard work and sacrifices,” Mayor Lino Cayetano said in a statement.
The city was among local government units (LGUs) recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) for having a high Covid-19 vaccination rate during the “Bayanihan, Bakunahan 4” massive vaccination drive held from March 10 to 18.
Taguig City Health Office chief Dr. Norena Osano received the award given by the DILG together with other national government agencies comprising the National Task Force against Covid-19 in a ceremony at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Tuesday.
Recognized in the event were top-performing LGUs for advancing the whole-of-government approach to ensure the balance between public health and economy, particularly on the implementation of the Safety Seal Certification Program, VaxCert PH, and the National Vaccination Program.
As of March 21, a total of 832,839 individuals have already been fully vaccinated in the city, translating to 94 percent of the Department of Health’s projected population of the city for 2022.
Taguig vows to remain aggressive in its disease surveillance and vaccination efforts despite the downward trend in cases of Covid-19 in the city. (PNA)
