DOH launches 24/7 telemedicine hotline

The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a 24/7 telemedicine hotline where free medical consultation is available.

According to Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire, the hotline aims to respond to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) queries or to other medical concerns for residents of the National Capital Region (NCR)

The NCR telemedicine hotline is (02) 8424-172

The DOH also aims to create a telemedicine hotline for other regions soon. – Report from Mark Fetalco

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