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DOH seeks additional funds for special risk allowance of more health workers
The Department of Health (DOH) is requesting additional funds from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to cover the special risk allowance (SRA) for more than 17,000 additional health workers.
This request comes after the DBM released P311 million earlier in the week for the SRA of over 20,000 health workers.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire confirmed that approximately 17,670 more healthcare workers have submitted their requirements for the SRA.
The DOH is also in discussions with the DBM to secure funds for the extension of contracts for health workers hired under the emergency hiring program until the end of the year.
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