2021 National Human Rights Situation Report 25 government information as to the allocation and coverage of the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out, particularly in the provinces and in rural areas.”94 111 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).”95 112 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.96 113 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.97 114 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 94 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. 95 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. 96 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. 97 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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