Second National Communications
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Acknowledgements
I would like to acknowledge the help of the following people who have been my partners in making this
work possible. Dr. Grace ‘Beng’ A. Viola, MD, PHSAE and Ms. Vilma ‘Bing’ M. Aquino, MA in
Demographics who have been instrumental in giving statistical advice and support to ensure that the
data gathered would be correct for the study requirement. They have been my sounding board in the
process. I would also like to acknowledge the health staff in the different pilot sites who have been my
project implementers and data points, and friends. Also, appreciation goes to the V&A team for the
support and camaraderie, it is a privilege to work among respected experts in their chosen fields.