Academic Service Faculty, De La Salle University, Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), De La Salle University, 2401 Manila, Philippines.
Associate Professor, De La Salle University, Theology and Religious Education Department, De La Salle University, 2401 Manila, Philippines.
J Public Health (Oxf). 2021 Jun 7;43(2):e377-e378. doi: 10.1093/pubmed/fdab087.
There has been a stigma and hesitancy regarding COVID-19 vaccination in the Philippines. Many Filipinos are still hesitant to be vaccinated. This paper highlights the role of the Catholic Church as a powerful institution which can influence the people not only in spiritual aspect but also in promoting public health by motivating locals to get vaccinated. This task can be specifically done through the efforts of Catholic Higher Education Institutions (HEI) that place prominence and priority on social work and mission.
在菲律宾，人们对接种新冠疫苗存在污名化和犹豫的现象。许多菲律宾人仍然对接种疫苗犹豫不决。本文强调了天主教会作为一个强大机构的作用，它不仅可以在精神层面上影响人们，还可以通过激励当地人接种疫苗来促进公共卫生。天主教学府（HEI）可以通过强调和优先开展社会工作和使命来具体完成这项任务。
