Dengue O/L Trap Kits and IEC Materials Distribution

The DEPED, DOST and DOH have collaborated to address the dengue problem in the country.

The DOST/DOH  OVI/Larvicidal Trap system had een implemented and rolled out in schools last school year. With the extension of the OL Trap Program this school year 2013-2014, DOST hasd begun the nationwide distribution of free O/L trap kits addressed to the school for placementin the classrooms. Refresher training on the installation and orientation  on the website reporting will soon be scheduled by DOST Region VII

IEC materials like posters, leaflets and comic magazines are also provided by the DOST Region VII to the different school divisions.

In this connection your supply officer is hereby directed to pick up these materisla at DOST Regional Office 7, Lahug Cebu City. You may contact Ms Ronya Mae Bayan or Ms Krisette Grace Campilan at Tel No. 032-254-8269 or 032-418-9032


Regional Memo 381 s. 2013
http://www.depedro7gov.ph/uploadedFiles/file/memo2013/RM%200381%20S%202013.pdf

DOST Program for Public

The Department of Science and Technology Region 2 hosted the 4th North Luzon Cluster Science and Technology fair participated by DOST Regions 1 and CAR showcasing how science and technology works concretely for the benefit of improving the lives of many people.

Dr. Urdujah Tejada, DOST 2 – Regional Director, said the S&T fair was aimed at providing knowledge and information as well as mechanisms for people to enhance their capabilities through the use of technology.

The fair likewise provided the opportunity for public to discuss ecologies generated by S&T agencies and communities which could be used to improve the ways of doing things, to acquire knowledge and skills to enhance productivity and make Science and Technology work for everyone.

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