Table 1. Thematic posts and reach by message, WHO Philippines Facebook page, 8 November 2013 to 8 November 2014.
Immunization in affected areas | |
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Date posted: 27 Nov 2013 Number of people reached: 752 Immunization is a cost-effective intervention to save lives especially in the aftermath of a disaster. Like this photo if you agree! The objective of the current Expanded Program on Immunization of WHO Philippines is to prevent morbidity and mortality among children under five years old in disaster stricken areas and to reduce the risk for vaccine-preventable disease outbreak in evacuation centres and communities.... See More (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I1.tif) |
Date posted: 5 Jan 2014 Number of people reached: 3 190 We continue to work towards healthy communities in areas affected by Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). Over 50 000 children under five years of age were vaccinated in 138 communities. During the campaign, children immunized against polio and measles were also screened for malnutrition. Normal vaccination schedule resumes this 2014 to provide immunity to all children in the affected areas of Typhoon Yolanda. Immunization activities were conducted with support from our health partners... See More (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I2.tif) |
Breastfeeding in disasters | |
Date posted: 5 Dec 2013 Number of people reached: 1 354 Breastfeeding is vital for babies in typhoon-affected areas “This is my fourth child. I breastfed all my children for two years; and I will do the same with Aleya. It is the safest feeding option for both mother and child. It is economically sound; and it is also the most practical way to feed a baby,” says Ormoc school teacher Rovelin Agner with her 3 day old daughter Aleya at the Ormoc District Hospital. #YolandaPH #YolandaHealth #WHOPhilippines Read more about the... See More (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I3.tif) |
Date posted: 15 Jul 2014 Number of people reached: 9 636 Preparing for #Glenda? Be aware of the dangers of breastmilk substitutes and make sure that your baby receives proper nutrition in emergencies. Babies aged up to 6 months need only breastmilk. #NutritionMonth2014 Source: National Nutrition Council, WHO (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I4.tif) |
Public health information and messages (preparedness and response) | |
Date posted: 15 Jul 2014 Number of people reached: 3 874 Health tips to keep in mind as the country braces for #GlendaPH (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I5.tif) |
Date posted: 8 Nov 2014 Number of people reached: 61 408 One year ago today, over 6 000 lives were taken and millions of people were affected in the #Philippines#AfterYolanda. The WHO continues to support the recovery of health systems in #Haiyan affected areas one year on! #YolandaPH#neverforget (photo: WPSAR.2015.6.Suppl1-086-I6.tif) |