A group of doctors who previously served under the government’s rural deployment program raised concern on Tuesday over the potential job losses of more than 10,000 health workers if local governments cannot sustain the DoH human resource program. READ:
HEALTH workers, including doctors, midwives, and nurses deliver medical services in the coastal towns of San Policarpio and Arteche in Eastern Samar on Nov. 15-16. — DOH-EASTERN VISAYAS
“We seek the plans of the DoH in ensuring that our colleagues will continue to have financial security through employment as intended in its devolution transition plan,” it said. DoH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario S. Vergeire did not immediately respond to a Viber message seeking comment. Following the Mandanas-Garcia Supreme Court ruling, which gives local governments a bigger share in national taxes, the National Government will be transferring some of its functions to local units such as the DoH’sThe Doctors to the Barrios noted that a higher budget for local governments would be futile if they do not have the capability to manage the added responsibilities.
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