Manticao RHU gets calibration services
IN support of Misamis Oriental’s immunization programs, the Department of Science and Technology (DoST) provided free temperature calibration services to the rural health unit (RHU) of the Municipality of Manticao on Feb. 21, 2024.
Regional Metrology Laboratory staff Engr. Delwin Balanay Jr. and Engr. Shane Marie Clavano calibrated the thermometers or temperature sensors of the three bio refrigerators, two refrigerators for laboratory specimens, one unit freezer thermometer, one unit room thermometer, and 14 units of vaccine carrier digital thermohygrometers.
Calibrating the thermometers is crucial in ensuring the viability of specimens and the efficacy of the vaccines.
RHU Manticao conducts vaccination for Covid-19 vaccines and the Routine National Immunization Program for its different barangay (villages).
The total value of assistance provided to the local government unit (LGU) through these services amounted to P35,150.
Dr. Eddy Paul Mallillin, municipal health officer, expressed his appreciation of the DoST’s quick response to his request.
“We appreciate and are grateful to DoST 10 (Northern Mindanao) for considering and accepting our request. Ensuring and maintaining vaccine efficacy is one of our priorities. In addition, we always make sure that our equipment is calibrated annually. With this, we are confident in our storage equipment and monitoring,” said Mallillin.
This activity is aligned with DoST’s goals, including the promotion of well-being of every Filipino in the country.
The DoST 10 through its Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory (RSTL) offers calibration services for measuring instruments in different parts of the region. The DoST also offers chemical and microbiological testing of water, food, swab samples, and food shelf-life studies. Interested companies and LGUs can send a letter of request/intent to DoST 10 regional director Engr. Romela Ratilla through RSTL manager Engr. Frumencio Quiblat Jr. Inquiries may be forwarded to ord@ region10.dost.gov.ph.