Denied Entry: Midwifery Examinees in Koronadal City Barred Due to Lack of Booster Shots
KORONADAL CITY – 30 individuals lacking of booster shots have been barred from Midwifery licensure examinations.
In Koronadal City, Barangay Carpenter Hill, over 30 individuals who were scheduled to take the Midwifery examination at UP School were unexpectedly denied entry. The reason? They did not have booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. which was allegedly not properly communicated to them by the Professional Regulation Commission.
Expressing their grievances, the affected individuals claimed that they were not informed in advance that booster shots were a requirement for the examination. They were caught off guard and were subsequently barred from taking the exam, despite some of them being in the midst of observing fasting.
Adding to their emotional distress, the majority of those denied entry were from the Maguindanao area, Cotabato City, and General Santos City, making the situation even more challenging for them.
The affected examinees pleaded with the authorities, but their appeals were allegedly ignored, leaving them disappointed and frustrated.
The denial of entry to the Midwifery examination has raised questions about the adequacy of communication and coordination between the PRC and the examinees. Many of the affected individuals had made necessary preparations for the exam, only to face this unexpected hurdle.
As the COVID-19 vaccination campaign continues to be rolled out in the Philippines, the incident has brought to light the importance of clear and timely communication regarding vaccination requirements for licensure exams.
The affected individuals are now left grappling with the aftermath of this unforeseen turn of events, and they are seeking answers and solutions to address the situation.
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