The Angeles City Government is taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) by conducting disinfection operations in all daycare centers across the city. The disinfection process will begin on February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM and will continue through the day. This move comes in response to growing concerns about the spread of the viral infection, especially among children in these facilities.
According to Memorandum No. 356, Series of 2025, the disinfection will be carried out in a coordinated manner, with daycare centers being grouped into clusters for better management and efficiency. Each cluster will have a designated contact person who will oversee the disinfection procedures, ensuring that all necessary protocols are followed.
The Angeles City government is working closely with health and sanitation teams to ensure that the disinfection process is thorough and effective. This effort is part of a broader strategy to protect the health and safety of young children who are most vulnerable to the virus. By conducting these cleaning procedures, the city aims to reduce the risk of HFMD transmission in daycare centers.
The clustering system will help streamline the operation, with each group of daycare centers being disinfected at specific times. The contact persons assigned to each cluster will coordinate with the local authorities and healthcare teams to guarantee that the disinfection process is completed efficiently and without disruption to the children’s schedules.
Daycare centers in Angeles City are encouraged to prepare for the disinfection operation by ensuring that their premises are accessible for sanitation teams. The city government is asking all daycare center administrators to cooperate fully with the scheduled disinfecting measures to prevent any further cases of HFMD.
In addition to the disinfection effort, local authorities have urged daycare centers to continue educating staff, parents, and children about proper hygiene practices, including frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with infected individuals. These preventive measures are essential to stopping the spread of the disease.
The Angeles City government remains committed to safeguarding public health, particularly the well-being of young children, and will continue to monitor the situation closely. The disinfection initiative is part of a larger effort to protect the community and ensure that all daycare centers are safe environments for learning and care.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
