(UPDATE) THE Philippines, through the Department of Health (DoH), set a new Guinness World Record for the largest human lung formation in Manila on Saturday, to coincide with World Tuberculosis Day.
Manila Mayor Maria Sheilah “Honey” Lacuna-Pangan and Health Secretary Teodoro “Ted” Herbosa were on hand to receive the certificate for setting the new record of 5,596 health advocates and other multisectoral representatives forming the human lung at the Quirino Grandstand. India held the title previously with 5,003 students from over 35 schools joining the event in 2017.
WORLD RECORD The Philippines sets a new Guinness record for the largest human lung formation previously held by India. A total of 5,596 people participated in the event in Manila on Saturday, March 16, 2024, coinciding with World Tuberculosis Day. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
WORLD RECORD The Philippines sets a new Guinness record for the largest human lung formation previously held by India. A total of 5,596 people participated in the event in Manila on Saturday, March 16, 2024, coinciding with World Tuberculosis Day. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Aside from its Guinness goal, the Philippines also issued a call to action and demonstrated a shared commitment to overcoming the challenges posed by TB.
“TB continues to be a global concern even in 2024. With over a million cases, the Philippines has the third-highest number of TB cases worldwide. Unfortunately, among all infectious diseases in the nation, TB remains one of the leading causes of death even though it can be cured,” Herbosa said.
With the theme “Tuloy ang Bayanihan, TB ay Tuldukan,” the country attempted to draw over 8,000 participants from various backgrounds across the country, from health workers, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4 Ps), university students and community members.
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Led by the DoH, together with its development partners like the United States Agency for International Development (USAid), the World Health Organization (WHO), the Stop TB Partnership (STBP), and the Philippines Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the event aimed to raise global awareness about TB and eradicate the stigma surrounding the disease.
“Our attempt to break the Guinness World Record is not just about setting records; it’s a call to action and a show of our shared commitment to overcome the challenges posed by tuberculosis. It’s a movement to reshape perceptions, break stigma, and advance the global conversation on tuberculosis, following the directive of President [Ferdinand] Marcos [Jr.] to stop the TB problem,” Herbosa added.
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