House Committee on Health Vice Chairperson and BHW Partylist Representative Angelica Natasha Co vowed to prioritize the expansion of the School-Based Immunization Program for human papillomavirus in both public and private schools to protect female learners from cervical cancer.
Co emphasized the importance of making HPV vaccination a routine program in both public and private schools, targeting girls aged 9-14 years old and out-of-school age groups. By expanding the School-Based Immunization Program, the Philippines has the potential to significantly reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and provide lasting protection to thousands of Filipina youth and women.
In response, the legislator echoed her commitment to continue advocating for policies that will expand the roles of screening, vaccines, and preventive measures against non-communicable diseases. “I will file a House Resolution to review the pertinent law and policies and implementation of the Cancer Program focusing on cervical cancer,” said Co. “I shall arrange a briefing or legislative inquiry in the House of Representatives and see to it that all the stakeholders here are invited .”
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