School Health Policies and Their Implementation During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Philippines

By:
Mikaela B. Salanguit, Marian Danille C. Santillan, Ernesto R. Gregorio Jr., Crystal Amiel M. Estrada, Fumiko Shibuya, Akihiro Nishio, Jun Kobayashi​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This case study reviews the implementation of school health policies in Navotas, Philippines, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Policies emphasized infection control, mental health, and WASH programs. Enablers included stakeholder collaboration and leadership, while barriers involved resource limitations and coordination challenges. The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive policies in mitigating pandemic impacts on education and health.

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