Cancer Prevention and Control Program (January 23 & 24, 2020)
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Cancer Prevention and Control Program (January 23 & 24, 2020)
The National Cancer Consciousness week is observed every third week of January by virtue of Proclamation No. 1348.
In 2010, cancer has been ranked the leading cause of mortality in the Philippines according to World Health Organization, in which it remained a national health priority in the country.
It is our annual campaign to help increase awareness and educate the general public about the dreaded disease.
The highlight of the program is to provide education to public teachers at LR Sebastian Elementary School regarding the importance of cancer prevention, screening and treatment.
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