Sa pagdiriwang ng National Health Workers' Day ngayong Linggo, Mayo 7, nangako ang Department of Health (DOH) na patuloy na magkakaloob ng mga kinakailangang benepisyo para sa mga healthcare worker sa bansa.
“The DOH commits that it will continuously exert all efforts in disbursing the benefits and allowances of healthcare workers in both the public and private sectors, providing scholarships and other professional opportunities,” pahayag ng DOH nitong Linggo.
“[The DOH is also committed to push for the] standardization of salaries and benefits all geared towards ensuring that our HCWs (healthcare workers) are provided with healthier settings in terms of their communities and workplaces,” dagdag nito.
Nagpahayag naman ng pasasalamat si DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire sa mga health workers, lalo na umano sa kanilang serbisyo sa panahon ng Covid-19 pandemic.
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“You, our healthcare workers, are the backbone of our health systems, and rest assured, that your Department of Health will continue to provide you with all the support for the betterment of your welfare and service,” ani Vergeire.
Kinilala rin ng Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) ang serbisyo ng mga medical frontliners na tinawag nitong “bayani.”
“Today, with great honor and pride, we salute the heroic and immeasurable role of our fellow health workers for they are at the frontline fighting and even risking their health and lives to combat the virulent virus,” saad ng AHW sa isang Facebook post.
“The real heroes are those who bravely and wholeheartedly continue to render health services to the people with highest degree of responsibility, commitment, deep humility and great pride,” dagdag nito.
Analou de Vera
