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Over 2,000 military health workers vaccinated vs. COVID-19
As of March 4, a total of 2,290 healthcare workers from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have been vaccinated with Sinovac Biotech's CoronaVac.
The vaccinations were distributed across several AFP medical facilities, including Victoriano Luna Medical Center with 598 personnel, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Station Hospital with 583, Manila Naval Hospital with 349, Philippine Army General Hospital with 566, and Philippine Air Force General Hospital with 194.
AFP chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana expressed confidence that the vaccinated personnel will perform their duties safely and effectively.
The vaccination of AFP personnel is mandatory, with healthcare workers being prioritized.
The AFP is implementing a troop information and education program to address concerns about the vaccination process.
Victoriano Luna Medical Center is involved in training healthcare personnel for the vaccination program, and information materials are being distributed to military training facilities.
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