Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
District of San Mateo
Guitnangbayan Elementary School

ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT ON THE

SCHOOL-BASED ORIENTATION PROGRAM OF DEWORMING

I. Introduction

More than one third of the world’s population has worm infestation. This is more
likely present in children and the poor, especially those living in poor areas. Worm
infestation causes several nutritional impairments such as malabsorption of nutrients
and loss of appetite which could lead to reduction in energy and ultimately in
cognitive impairment. These infections harm their health and development, and limit their
ability to both access and benefit fully from the education system.
There is a safe, simple, and cost-effective solution: School-Based deworming.
It has been shown to reduce absenteeism by 25%. School-based deworming is one of
the most cost-effective methods of improving school participation ever rigorously
evaluated.

In line with the Memorandum No. 80,s.2015-Guidelines on the

Implementation of the National School Deworming Day, with the partnership of
Division Health Nurses. Prior to the NSDD actual implementation, the School committee
called for a School-Based Orientation Program of Deworming last July 04, 2019
(Thursday) at 8:30-11:00 am in the School Covered Court. The Activity aims to reduce
the soil transmitted helminthiasis infection to better health; improve the performance of
the pupils to actively participation in different activities; inform the parent to the welfare
of the children in the fight against worm infestation; and increase the number of pupils to
be deworm.

II. Accomplishment
Our school was very grateful to participate the significant activity and achieve
the goal of producing an active and healthy children in the community San Mateo,
Rizal. All teaching personnel and non- teaching personnel joined the orientation
program to promote the activity and encouraged every children for this matter.

Our initiation of healthful program began in prayer. The program was honored
and welcomed by our Principal II Cleta F. Saladero and an inspirational message from
one of our Master Teacher. The Health workers explained the meaningful purpose of
the activity, to thwart immediately the growth of the intestinal parasitic worm infections
which are causes of some of their health problems. They also spoke about the health
benefits it can give to them including their progress in school. As the program ends the
parents are now aware of the National School Deworming Day which will be conducted
after 5 days.
 In pursuit of achieving the Education for All (EFA), the Department of Education
have made this school-based deworming an education policy priority. The
overwhelming effects of school-based deworming are a crucial step towards achieving
universal global education. If there are any best buys or “silver bullets” to support
progress in meeting these goals, then school-based deworming is surely one.

Documentation
III. Recommendation

It is recommended that sufficient community sensitization should occur to

ensures that teachers, parents and children are aware of the occurrence, reasons,
benefits and safety of school-based deworming. Previous programs have failed where
sufficient community sensitization have not occurred; due time and planning should be
invested in this matter.

The potential community sensitization methods should include press

conferences, the use of radio, television, posters and sporting events, as well as
communicating via any existing community groups, religious leaders or community
infrastructures.

Once trained, teachers and community leaders are good resources in community
sensitization due to their position and influence in society.

The involvement and endorsement of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or

School Management Committee (SMC) will be crucial to the community understanding
and acceptance of the school-based deworming program.

Good community sensitization is vital to the success and sustainability of a

program. It will ensure good turn out on the school deworming day, including children
who are not enrolled in school, and will prevent hysteria over minor side-effects which
can occur when treating children with heavy worm loads.
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Prepared by:
GERALDIN JOY B. DELA CRUZ
Teacher 1

Noted:

CLETA F. SALADERO
Principal II