Growing healthy children in Montalban

For the year 2010, we have been assisting children in Montalban to receive basic vaccinations. 40 children were immunized against Hepatitis B while 20 others received the MMR vaccination (measles, mumps and rubella). This was made possible in conjunction with the Tulay Lingap ni Padre Pio who provided the services of Dr Joan Miana and 2 nurses over the 3 courses of vaccination.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately 15.2 million people in the Philippines fall under the undernourished category in 2001-2003, thus exposing them to risks of starvation or deficiency diseases. We continue our on-going efforts to help boost the immune system and health of the children through milk supplements and multivitamins. Twice a month, each child receives a packet of chocolate milk and a chewable multivitamin after the children ministry session. At every quarter of the year, each child receives a bottle of multivitamin supplements for their daily needs. We pray that as we journey with the children we will not only be able to empower them in their faith but also to grow them to be healthy children for the Lord!