Unfortunately out of the 29% child deaths that pneumonia and diarrhea has caused, 99% occurs in a developing country like the Philippines. Thus, Millennium Development Goal 4 seeks to prevent and control pneumonia and diarrhea by reducing two-thirds of child mortality between 1990 to 2015 so that more children will be celebrating their 5th birthdays.
Fifth Birthday Dance |
Dr. Eric and the Manuevers |
The event was organized by Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) headed by Executive Director, Dr. Lulu Bravo and its President Dr. May Montellano.
Five infants from Tagaytay City were given pneumococcal conjugate vaccines designed to protect them against pneumonia.
Now cute little kids like this boy will celebrate their 5th birthdays!
birthday candle blowing ceremony with Dr. Eric Tayag |
The event also coincides with the PVF's 14 Philippine National Immunization Conference.
The night earlier, my friends Hana and Cha also participated in the dance practice.
Hana and Cha getting to the beat |
Hana and Cha at the Back Left |
Hana in gray jacket and me with the brown jacket |