HEALTH centers and hospitals should stand out as places that maintain clean environments, are accessible for people of all abilities and promote good health. The Philippines still has a long way to go to realize these aspirations, but even small steps forward are meaningful.
One that deserves commendation is Department of Health Memorandum 2024-0156 on 'Establishment of Active Transport and Bicycle Support Infrastructure in Healthcare Facilities and DoH Offices.'The memorandum states that the 'DoH encourages the establishment of support infrastructure in all health care facilities and DoH offices to encourage active transport among health workers, medical professionals, employees, and patients or clients.
Under the DoH memorandum, bicycle parking should be close to street level, accessible, visible and well-secured, rather than tucked away in the far, dark reaches of a building or basement where bicycles and their owners become easy targets for thieves and muggers. In addition, end-of-trip facilities go a long way toward making a destination bicycle-friendly.Already, many health care workers nationwide are using bicycles to get to and from work.
And Biking To Health Care Facilities
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