Suportado umano ni Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa ang desisyon ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. na alisin na ang State of Public Health Emergency sa buong Pilipinas na dulot ng Covid-19.
Pinawalang-bisa ang nasabing Covid-19 public health emergency alinsunod sa Proclamation No. 297 na inilabas nitong Sabado, Hulyo 22, 2023.
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"The Secretary of Health, Dr. Ted Herbosa, views this pronouncement as a positive step forward and wholeheartedly agrees that the conditions no longer necessitate the continuation of the public health emergency status," pahayag ng DOH.
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Sinabi rin ng DOH na nakatakdang magsagawa ang Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) ng isang "final meeting" upang pormal na tapusin ang public health emergency at maghanda ng isang comprehensive final report para sa publiko.
"This report will encapsulate the tireless efforts and dedication of the IATF, the medical front-liners, and the entire government in combating the challenges posed by the pandemic," anang DOH.
Pinuri naman ni Herbosa ang "exemplary performance” at “unwavering commitment" ng IATF at medical frontliners na nagpakita umano ng katatagan at kabayanihan sa buong pandemya.
“Their dedication to safeguarding public health has been instrumental in reaching this critical milestone,” ani Herbosa.
Samantala, pinayuhan ng DOH ang publiko na manatiling mag-ingat at patuloy na sumunod sa health protocols.
"As we move forward, let us remember that our collective strength lies in unity. We stand as one, united in our commitment to combat any future pandemic that may come our way. Together, we can overcome any adversity and build a healthier and safer nation for all," saad ng DOH.
“Let us embrace this positive development with gratitude and determination, knowing that by working together, we shall prevail against any challenges that lie ahead,” dagdag pa nito.
