The School Health and Nutrition Program Committee of Cadiz West II Elementary School (CWES-II), in response to the national health issue on Dengue, conducted a symposium last September 9, 2010 held at its Library Hub. The symposium aimed to provide the participants with proper information about Dengue and encourage them to practice preventive measures not only in schools but also in the community and home. It was participated by school teachers, supreme pupil council officers, Mother’s Club officers and members, PTA officers, and other parents of in-school children.
Mae Delos Santos, Health Education & Planning Officer IV of the City Health Office was invited as lecturer. She focused her topic mainly on the transmission of Dengue virus, its prevention and control measures which were well-taken by the participants.
The CWES II has organized Dengue Brigade composed of teachers, pupils and parents collaboratively work towards one goal which is “TO MAKE CWES II A DENGUE-FREE SCHOOL”.
The brigade has the following Dengue advocacy activities: Implementation of OPKU (Oplan Kulob) where all containers like vases, pots, empty bottles should be cleaned and arranged by covering it and placing them in sheltered areas not exposed to rainfall; implementation of Dengue Fast Clinic, Massive pro-campaign which is done through PTA meetings where importance of 4’S principle is stressed; and application of used oil in gutters/ canals to prevent breeding of mosquitoes, cleaning of storage containers and garbage cans everyday and screening of classroom windows.
These activities were regularly put into practice and monitored by the school./Florelie Negosa Abong*
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