Health Worker Groups Call Out DOH Saying “Sinungaling Si Duque” Following Benefits Issue
DOH BENEFITS ISSUE – Health worker groups slam the Department of Health amid the “benefits” issue and said “Sinungaling si Duque”.
Recently, the several issues bombarded the DOH from unaccounted for funds to non-existent benefits for health care workers. However, the health department was quick to respond and denied all accusations.
During media briefing last week, Duque said that private health care workers were given benefits and hazard pay. But, according to the president of St. Luke’s Medical Center Employees association, Jao Clumia, these were all lies.
Based on an article from Inquirer, Clumia said:
“Kaya ko sinasabi na sinungaling… Nagpapahayag sila sa media na ang mga health workers sa private sector ay nabigyan ng sinasabi ninyong benepisyo. Ano nga po ‘yung benepisyo? Hindi nga po natatanggap ‘yung nakapaloob dun sa DOH Administrative Order No. 2020-0054″
Furthermore, Clumia emphasized how health care workers failed to receive any benefits including, but not limited to, meals, accommodation and transportation. Along with this, other health care worker groups such as the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) also chimed in on the issue.
As per the article, AHW Secretary-General Benjamin Santos said Duque was also a liar. This time, he cited how the Health Secretary continuously said that he couldn’t do anything about the benefits for health workers.
“Ang lagi niyang sinasabi ay wala siyang magagawa sapagkat isa lamang siya sa ahensya ng gobyerno na tumutugon dito. Subalit ngayon, malalaman pala natin na ang karamihan at bilyong-bilyong pondo ng DOH ay misused, unused, at unutilized”
Currently, the Philippines is facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, especially in high-risk areas such as Metro Manila. Due to this, hospitals are urging for mass hiring of medical workers such as doctors and nurses.
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