Philippines: Health care for the hardest-to-reach children
UNICEF・2 minutes read
A UNICEF-supported health team in the Philippines, led by midwife Maria Roselyn Batan, focuses on reaching vulnerable populations for essential health care post-Typhoon Haiyan. The team prioritizes providing vaccinations to children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers in hard-to-reach areas, ensuring continuity of healthcare services despite the challenges posed by the disaster.
Insights
- The UNICEF-supported health team in the Philippines, led by midwife Maria Roselyn Batan, focuses on reaching vulnerable populations like children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers in hard-to-reach areas post-Typhoon Haiyan, highlighting the crucial role of dedicated healthcare workers in providing essential services during emergencies.
- Maria Roselyn Batan's long-term commitment to providing healthcare in the region for over 20 years, even after being displaced by the typhoon, underscores the resilience and dedication of local health workers in ensuring continuity of care and support for communities facing crises, emphasizing the importance of sustained healthcare services in disaster-affected areas.
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Recent questions
Who leads the health team in the Philippines post-Typhoon Haiyan?
Maria Roselyn Batan
What age group is registered for vaccinations by the health team?
Children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers
How long has Maria Roselyn Batan been offering healthcare in the region?
Over 20 years
What areas does the health team prioritize for providing essential health care?
Hard-to-reach areas
What organization supports the health team in the Philippines post-Typhoon Haiyan?
UNICEF
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UNICEF team reaches remote areas after typhoon.
- A UNICEF-supported health team in the Philippines, post-Typhoon Haiyan, prioritizes hard-to-reach areas to provide essential health care, registering children under 5 and pregnant/lactating mothers for vaccinations, led by midwife Maria Roselyn Batan who has been offering healthcare in the region for over 20 years, after being displaced by the typhoon.
