DOH-7 Intensifies Campaign to Advance PWD Welfare

The Department of Health (DOH-7) continues to intensify its effort for the welfare of the Persons with Disability (PWDs).

In a recent Association of Government Information Officer –Philippine Information Agency (AGIO-PIA 7) Forum, Erika Datan Nurse III in charge of the Health and Wellness for PWDs of DOH-7 said they have set activities for the welfare of the PWDs.

“We have conducted trainings inclusive for PWDs and we have trained doctors and rural health workers to be PWD friendly,” Datan said.

Datan added that they will also accept invitation for talks on the welfare of PWDs, capability building seminars and topics related to PWDs.

It is then clarified under Republic Act 9442 that a person can be classified as PWDs if he/she display these characteristics: impairment in body structure; limitation of activities; restriction in the social participation and community activities and limitation in the activities due to chronic illness. (ays/PIA 7)