MANILA, Philippines —The House of Representatives approved the establishment of the Philippine Virology Science and Technology Institute and the Philippine Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDPC) during its second reading.
During Wednesday’s session, the lower house approved House Bills 9559 and 9560 by voice vote, creating the two health agencies to boost the country’s capabilities in virology, illness prevention and control.
Center for Disease Prevention and Control
This bill gives CDPC the responsibility for developing and implementing communicable disease prevention and control initiatives.
As a technical authority, it will also serve as a resource for all matt…
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