{"id":150216,"date":"2018-01-31T03:00:46","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T08:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=150216"},"modified":"2018-01-31T03:00:46","modified_gmt":"2018-01-31T08:00:46","slug":"doh-launches-train-wrap-to-boost-health-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/01\/31\/doh-launches-train-wrap-to-boost-health-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"DOH launches \u2018Train Wrap\u2019 to boost health awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NOT YOUR VIRUS. This is one of the health tips offered by the Department of Health to riders of the LRT 2. To reach some 252,000 people per day, the department chose LRT 2 to launch it health campaign, \u201cTrain Wraps\u201d, on Tuesday (January 30, 2018). (Photos by Leilani S. Junio)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u2014<\/strong>\u00a0The Department of Health (DOH) launched Tuesday its first-ever “Train Wrap” project at the Manila Light Rail Transit System Line 2 (LRT 2) to give its health campaign a big boost.<\/p>\n

“The objective is to make sure that our health programs and the various public health programs are brought closer to our people and hopefully effect a better lifestyle and health for everyone, especially the commuting public,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said during the launch at the LRT 2 Santolan Station.<\/p>\n

Under “Train Wraps”, the health department will place health messages that will increase the riding public\u2019s awareness on how to improve their health and protect themselves from illnesses, such as frequent hand washing, coughing manners, dengue prevention, blood donation, child immunization, HIV\/AIDs prevention, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

DOH Undersecretary Gerardo Bayugo described the move to put up health tips inside and outside the train as an opportunity to educate the commuters.<\/p>\n

For instance, a commuter gripping the handle bars would be reminded to “Kumapit sa<\/em>\u00a0hand rails,\u00a0huwag sa Droga<\/em>\u00a0(Hold on to the hand rails, not to drugs)!”; or “Hindi lahat ng<\/em>\u00a0sweet\u00a0nakakakilig<\/em>\u00a0(Not everything sweet is exciting).”; “Offer your seat, not your virus. Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.\u201d; “Nabawasan ang<\/em>\u00a0load mo?\u00a0Mas matinding problema kung hindi nabawasan ang timbang mo. Mag<\/em>-balanced diet\u00a0at mag-ehersisyo<\/em>\u00a0(Has your phone load been reduced? It would be worse if you do not reduce your weight. Eat a balanced diet and exercise). ”<\/p>\n

Under the collaboration between the DOH and the LRT 2 management, the \u201cTrain Wrap\u201d project will last three months.<\/p>\n

Duque expressed hope that the LRT Authority (LRTA) would heed their plea to extend the project to four months, or even longer, for a better health outcome.<\/p>\n

The DOH, he said, had spent PHP4 million for the project in an effort to instill in the people\u2019s mind ways to protect them from illnesses.<\/p>\n

“Aanhin natin ang yaman sa kagamitan, sa salapi, sa kaibigan at kung anu-ano pang klase ng yaman kung ikaw naman ay nakahiga at tinuturukan ng<\/em>\u00a0dextrose\u00a0at kung anu-ano pang tubo na nakapasok sa katawan mo<\/em>\u00a0(What use would your material wealth and friends be if you are bedridden with all sorts of tubes stuck on you)?” Duque said.<\/p>\n

The department has already used print media, radio, television and lately, social media to push its health agenda.<\/p>\n

With \u201cTrain Wrap\u201d and the LRT 2 train as a medium, the DOH hopes to bring its messages to as many people as possible, with a wide range of ages and profiles.<\/p>\n

According to the LRTA, LRT 2 has an average ridership of more than 252,000 passengers daily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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