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TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite — In line with the observance of World Malaria Day, the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) led a provincewide celebration on April 28, 2025, at the Cavite Collaboration Center for Public Health at General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Medical Center.
The event gathered medical practitioners from various public and private hospitals, as well as rural health units (RHUs) across the province, to reinforce the importance of malaria prevention and control.
The program commenced with a warm welcome from Dr. Nelson Soriano, Provincial Health Officer 1, who expressed his gratitude for the active participation of health care professionals in the fight against vector-borne diseases.
Soriano emphasized the significance of collaborative efforts in sustaining a malaria-free Cavite.
The lecture opened with a presentation from Jommel Mojica, Nurse V – Department of Health, who delivered the latest updates on vector-borne diseases, including surveillance and control strategies.
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This was followed by an insightful discussion conducted by Raffy MacDonald, Nurse II – OPHO, on the 1-3-5 Strategy — an effective approach for timely reporting and response to malaria cases within one, three, and five days.
The event concluded with a message from Dr. Armand Dotollo, who commended the dedication of the health care community and encouraged continuous vigilance and community engagement in the prevention of malaria.
