'Kampanya Kontra Paputok' mobilized through public information drive By Avegail A. De Vera

'Kampanya Kontra Paputok' mobilized through public information drive

By Avegail A. De Vera

December 26, 2010, 12:57pm

MANILA, Philippines (PNA) - The 'Kampanya Kontra Paputok' of the Department of Health (DOH) has laid out a number of acitvities for a low-rate firecracker-related injuries during the Holiday Season.

Part of the action plan is the Public Information Campaign that aims to promote information and awareness on the dangers of firecrackers and prevention of firecrackers.

The said campaign, directed by Center for Health Development Directors and Chiefs of DOH Hospitals, calls for close cooperation among local radios, TV networks and local government units .

The DOH has ordered all Centers for Health Development to take the lead in implementing the public information campaign in their respective regions or catchments area for 'Kampanya Kontra Paputok' activities, which include information dissemination on the dangers of using prohibited firecrackers and watusi..... MORE

Source:  Manila Bulletin

URL: http://mb.com.ph/articles/294893/kampanya-kontra-paputok-mobilized-through-public-information-drive