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DOST Develops Innovative Solutions to Combat Bed Bug Infestation and Protect Indigenous Furniture

Learn more about the DOST’s solutions to combat bed bugs and protect furniture made from indigenous materials like rattan. The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has developed solutions to combat the recent bed bug infestation in public facilities. The DOST’s Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) aims to improve the conditions of furniture made from indigenous materials, such as rattan, to prolong their service life.

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Empowering 4Ps Beneficiaries: Overcoming Tuberculosis through Family Development Sessions

Learn how beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) successfully battled tuberculosis through early detection and immediate medical intervention. Discover how the Family Development Sessions (FDS) module, initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), played a crucial role in raising awareness and fostering behavioral changes within family units. The FDS program, launched by the DSWD in 2023, aims to empower beneficiaries by providing them with knowledge about the program and encouraging their participation in community development. Find out how the FDS sessions have proven to be an effective strategy in raising TB awareness, promoting behavioral changes, reducing stigma, fostering community engagement, and ensuring long-term impact in the fight against TB. Explore inspiring success stories of individuals who battled TB and accessed medical assistance through the 4Ps program.

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