The second part of the National Vaccination Drive (NVD) officially started in Davao Oro from December 20 to 22, 2021 with an aim to ramp up the number of vaccinated dabawenyos province-wide.
The second part of the NVD was originally set from December 15 to 17, 2021, and was moved on a later date in Davao Region due to Typhoon Odette. On the first implementation of the NVD, DdO successfully jabbed around 14k individuals and will increase the coverage of the vaccines until everyone is safe.
Rural health units all over the province will simultaneously conduct the mass vaccination drive to eligible individuals during the NVD and will also target areas that have low vaccine coverage.
On the first day of the mass vaccination drive, DdO jabbed 12k individuals and reached 52.49% of the daily target, way more to go for the remaining 2 days.
As of December 21, 2021, the province vaccinated around 484k dabawenyos reaching 39% out of the projected 70% target population for herd immunity.
Dr. Antonio Ybiernas, in his message, highlighted the importance of being inoculated with the vaccine against Covid-19 as this will not only provide protection for everyone but will also help businesses to re-open and the economy to push forward.
The kick-off ceremony of the NVD Part 2 was held at the Municipal Cultural Center of Maragusan, Davao de Oro and was also attended by Assistant Secretary of Health in Visayas and Mindanao, Dr. Roy B. Ferrer, Dr. Anabelle Yumang of DOH Region XI, DILG Provincial Director Noel Duarte, Mayor Maricel Vendiola and Vice Mayor Ceasar Colina. (JA PAO-IPRD, photos by J. Cadiz)
