The Department of Health (DOH) together with the City Government of Zamboanga through the City Health Office kick off an intensified vaccination campaign against measles (tigdas) and rubella (tigdas hangin) on Monday, January 19 through the Ligtas-Tigdas Vaccination program. Dubbed as Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA) the activity will run until Feb. 13 and targets children aged six months to five years or 59 months. Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that

WATCH: Department of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III sounds alarm over rising cases of leptospirosis. | via Sheila Crisostomo | Philippine Star

WATCH: Health Secretary Francisco Duque III led the symbolic vaccination of education frontliners at Universidad de Manila. Among them is Rogelio Garado from the facilities, ground and janitorial services department of UdM who personally received his first dose of Sinovac vaccine from Duque. I via Patrick de Jesus | PTV

In today's flag ceremony, Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III conveyed his unending gratitude to all health workers and front liners for their selflessness and dedication while leading the country’s fight against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). He also shared his admiration in their heroism in the face of this great adversity and offers this same sentiment to their families, relatives, and friends who have extended their patience and understanding as they fulfill their solemn oath – to p