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Case Study: Lapu-lapu City's Partnership <strong>for</strong> Health 385<br />

the causes of their low per<strong>for</strong>mance and apply corrective measures.<br />

In the case of Lapu-lapu City, it fixed a regular schedule <strong>for</strong> EPI and<br />

doctors' visits, and encouraged the people to go to the BHSs. Causes<br />

of low per<strong>for</strong>mance may differ per locality but the first step is to<br />

identify them so that appropriate actions can be taken.<br />

Following Lapu-lapu City's example, health officers in other<br />

cities and local government units could achieve efficient and effective<br />

delivery of health services at minimum cost by knowing the people's<br />

needs through their interaction with them, as well as by<br />

communicating these needs to concerned city and barangay officials<br />

and by mobilizing various groups to provide material and manpower<br />

resources,

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