Philippine government must support health workers, WHO says
Philippine government must support health workers, WHO says
What is important is not just the beds, but to make sure there are doctors and nurses…and also support to those working very hard,’ says WHO Western Pacific Regional Director Takeshi Kasai
August 25, 2021
By Sofia Tomacruz
MANILA– As the Philippines continues to see record-breaking increases in infections, government officials must take measures to ensure that health workers, not just facilities, receive adequate support to continue treating patients, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, August 25.
Experts from the WHO Western Pacific Region, which covers the Philippines, noted the Southeast Asian nation is now among four countries that reported the highest number of new cases in the past 24 hours. The surge in cases was seen not only in the capital region of Metro Manila but also in multiple provinces, it added.
The continued climb in infections has placed hospitals in the country under increasing strain, WHO Western Pacific Regional Director Takeshi Kasai said.
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