The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday (Aug. 20) said it has been working closely with other government agencies throughout the COVID-19 response.
The Department emphasized that containing the spread of COVID-19 and mitigating its economic effects entails a whole-of-government effort. Since the beginning of the pandemic, national government agencies have all been tirelessly working together. With this, the DOH is grateful for the invaluable contributions of the national agencies in the pandemic response.
Amidst reports that mandated benefits like the special risk allowance have not been received by some healthcare workers, the DOH assured the public that it is in close coordination with the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to facilitate the request for additional funds to grant these benefits. The Department thanked the DBM for prioritizing the processing of funds for healthcare worker benefits and procurement of critical medical supplies.
Nonetheless, the DOH recognizes the need to further improve inter-agency coordination and communication, and to further streamline processes among its operating units to ensure dispatch in providing benefits for our frontliners who have worked tirelessly to keep Filipinos safe. (DOH) – jlo
