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'Charming, engaging, expert': Dancing doctor's appointment to DOH praised
Dr. Eric Tayag has been appointed as the new undersecretary of the Department of Health.
His appointment was confirmed by Health OIC Maria Rosario Vergeire, with the transmittal received on Monday.
While Tayag has not yet taken his oath of office, the DOH is currently scheduling the ceremony and determining his specific assignment.
Prior to this appointment, Tayag was the head of the agency's Knowledge Management and Information Technology Service.
He is also known as the 'dancing doctor' for promoting the agency's campaigns through dancing.
Health reform advocate Dr. Tony Leachon praised the appointment, describing Tayag as 'charming, engaging, and an expert' in infectious diseases.
Leachon believes Tayag's expertise and communication skills will be an asset to the DOH and effective in promoting government health programs.
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