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government information as to the allocation and coverage of the COVID-19 vaccination
roll-out, particularly in the provinces and in rural areas.”94
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Due to the limited vaccine supply, the national government followed the “prioritization
framework for COVID-19 based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic
Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) on Immunization, together with the recommendations
of independent bodies of experts including the Interim National Immunization Technical
Advisory Group (iNITAG) and the Technical Advisory Group (TAG).”95
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In order to address the potential accessibility issues in the rollout of the COVID-19
vaccination program, LGUs have set up vaccine centers in various areas such as: hospitals,
medical centers, schools, malls, covered courts, subdivisions/villages, multi-purpose halls,
parking lots, and public spaces (e.g., sports arena, concert venues). To have a physically
accessible vaccine center is to ensure that it is within safe physical reach. Prior to the
implementation of their COVID-19 vaccination program, LGUs have been “urged to
prepare a local vaccination plan as provided in the DOH guidelines on the National
Vaccination Program [and that they] coordinate closely with their respective DOH-Centers
for Health Development in preparing this plan.” The local vaccination plan includes the
mapping and accreditation of vaccination sites.96
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Considering that older persons and persons with comorbidities are part of the priority
eligible population (A2 and A3), LGUs must consider populations who are physically unable
to go to vaccine centers. Additionally, vaccine centers must undergo corresponding access
audits to know the level of accessibility for older persons and persons with disabilities.97
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Some LGUs like Navotas City implemented a “mobile vaccination scheme for the
bedridden,” a Mobile Vaccine Clinic, and a mobile vaccination bus with the Philippine
National Red Cross. Most LGUs/barangays in Davao provide transportation for persons
to be vaccinated. The City of Tagum also stated that wheelchairs are available in all of
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HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout.
Commission on Human Rights.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout.
Commission on Human Rights.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout.
Commission on Human Rights.
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HUMAN RIGHTS CENTERS MANAGEMENT OFFICE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
CENTER. (2021). Vaccination for All: Monitoring of the January to June 2021 COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout.
Commission on Human Rights.