Sen. Sonny Angara said he is confident that the Department of Health’s (DOH) budget will be increased after the proposed
“Legislators historically augment the program for MAIP or medical assistance for indigents,” Angara, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, said.
The country’s four specialty hospitals, he said, deserve more resources considering that they treat non-communicable chronic diseases that are long-lasting such as pulmonary fibrosis and other cardiovascular ailments.Sen. JV Ejercito added that “we can make sacrifices elsewhere but we cannot compromise the budget for health programs, especially for the implementation of Universal Healthcare Law, which would benefit all Filipinos.
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said wasted allocation will be unacceptable considering the proposed cut. He said there should be no wastage and leakages when it comes to the purchase of vaccines, medicines, vitamins, and other supplies.
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