In light of the disturbing issue on the rising statistics on violence and injuries, the Department of Health issued AO 2007-0010, a National Policy on Violence and Injury Prevention. To create an effective program, the DOH gathered various stakeholders to a “Writeshop/Consultative Meeting to Develop a Comprehensive Strategic and Integrated Plan for Violence and Injury Prevention Program”.
The writeshop was held in Bayview Hotel in Manila on August 19-20, 2008 and the various stakeholders present were the Social Security System (SSS), Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Safe Kids, and the National Telehealth Center represented by Dr. HR Aujero. Focused Group Discussions on awareness, practices, and possible solutions were held. This event was just a preparation for the actual Strategic Planning on the Violence and Injury Prevention Program to be held on September 9-12, 2008
