Francisco T. Duque III

Secretary of the Department of Health (@DOHgovph) | Medical doctor | Husband, father, and a proud Filipino 🇵🇭 #HealthforAll

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#BREAKING Russia says delivering 'massive' strikes on Ukraine front lines

[Francisco T. Duque III @SecDuque]

Thank you to the EU and UN/WHO family for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Filipino people in the most challenging public health event of the century. Your support truly reflects a fundamental aspect of Filipino culture - bayanihan. Indeed, together, we heal as one.

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Standing together makes us stronger @SecDuque @EUinthePH in the fight against #COVID19 #EUSupportsWHOPHCOVIDResponse

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Our experts have already studied its safety and we ask you to trust the scientific process. Every frontliner, every Filipino that will be vaccinated and every dose that will be administered takes us a step closer towards a safer recovery.

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We are grateful to the hospital directors of PGH,Tala,LCP, Veterans, V. Luna & PNP Gen. Hospital for leading the inoculation. Thank you to the doctors, med specialists, and health workers who served as credible exemplars to ordinary Filipinos in trusting the science of vaccines!

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Now that we have commenced our rollout, the challenge now is increasing uptake and restoring the public’s confidence in vaccines. We encourage eligible individuals to seize the very 1st opportunity presented with to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Sec. Francisco T. Duque III together with Lt. Gen. Allen Paredes of Philippine Air Force, Asec. Alexander Macario of DILG, Dr. Malou San Juan of the City of Pasay visited Philippine Air Force General Hospital in Pasay City to witness the COVID-19 vaccine ceremonial vaccination

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LOOK: Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III together Manila City Vice Mayor Honey Lacuna earlier today visited Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila to witness the COVID-19 vaccine ceremonial vaccination.

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Nagsimula na ngang umarangkada ang RESBAKUNA ngayong araw! Pakinggan ang tinig ni Joseph Alvin Repotante, Nurse sa TALA Hospital, ukol sa kanyang karanasan ngayong araw bilang isa sa mga unang nakatanggap ng COVID-19 vaccine!

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“Marami sa atin na healthcare workers ay matagal nang lumalaban sa COVID-19… At panahon na para tayo ay mas lumaban pa lalo. Kung tayo dati ay nakikipaglaban sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalaga ng ating mga pasyente, panahon na para dagdagan natin ang proteksyon ng mga katawan natin,

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Infectious Diseases and Molecular Biology expert Dr. Edsel Salvaña highlights the importance of vaccination against COVID-19 during his speech in the symbolic vaccination at the Philippine General Hospital today.

#RESBAKUNA
#BIDABakunation
#BIDASolusyon+
#ExplainExplainExplain

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Philippine General Hospital Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi urges Filipinos to trust in science and set aside other judgments that they may have on vaccines. Dr. Legaspi was the first healthcare worker to receive COVID-19 jab in the country.

[Francisco T. Duque III @SecDuque]

Our healthcare workers, all of you, have given so much to protect us -- now it's our turn; now we protect you. Today is about recognizing all YOUR sacrifices. Para inyo po ito.

[Francisco T. Duque III @SecDuque]

The COVID19 vaccine roll-out is an unprecedented massive vaccine campaign in our history. Our vaccines are safe and effective. We have to protect the health and safety of Filipinos while looking after the economic health of the nation. Simula na po ang bakuna.

[Francisco T. Duque III @SecDuque]

Earlier today with @karlonograles and CODE team. It looks like all systems are a go for @Navotas_City with their newly purchased ultra low freezers. Looking forward to a safe and efficient citywide simulation and the smooth implementation of our National Vaccine Deployment Plan.

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LOOK: Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III together with CabSec Karlo Nograles and the Vaccine C.O.D.E. team earlier visited the local government of Navotas to check on the city's preparations-

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LOOK: Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III together with Sec. Carlito G. Galvez Jr. and the Vaccine C.O.D.E. team earlier inspected the Royal Cargo Incorporated cold storage facility in Paranaque City to ensure its readiness to receive and store COVID-19 vaccines.

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Did a simulated vaccine run in @MandaluyongPIO City with Mayor Menchie Abalos this morning.

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HAPPENING NOW: Secretary of Health Francisco T. Duque III and the Vaccine C.O.D.E. team at Mandaluyong City to check on the city's preparations for the vaccine deployment and to make sure that these are aligned with the Philippine National Vaccine Deployment Plan.

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Happy to hear the clear and detailed components of @valenzuelacity 's COVID-19 vaccination strategy that is aligned to the grand national plan.👍@rex_gatchalian

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This is our continuous effort to increase the capacity of our health system in the country. We need to unite under the banner of UHC to realize our goal of affordable quality healthcare from Batanes to Tawi Tawi

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Opened the 100th Malasakit Center in RITM today, a critical milestone in our mission to improve the Filipino people's access to quality health care. Ito'y patunay na walang patid ang pagpapatupad ng RA 11463 para sa lahat.

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We are grateful for the usual support extended to us by the good ambassador as we embark on the Philippine's largest vaccination program. 🇵🇭

[Daniel Pruce 🇬🇧 @DanielPruce]

Thank you @SecDuque and colleagues at @DOHgovph for an excellent discussion of Covid-19 response this morning. Looking forward to continuing our collaboration in the months ahead.