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‘Doctors to the Barrios’ assignment to Cebu City now voluntary — DOH
The Department of Health (DOH) will now seek volunteers instead of forcing state doctors to be reassigned to coronavirus hotspot Cebu City.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire stated that the reassignment of 'Doctors to the Barrios' (DTTBs) to Cebu City is now voluntary following opposition.
Vergeire mentioned that 40 DTTBs were initially expected to be deployed to aid in the fight against COVID-19 due to the overwhelming patient load in Cebu City.
The DTTB members had opposed the original order, citing a lack of consultation, written information, and clear protocols for their safety.
The DOH is still finalizing the number of doctors who are ready to volunteer for deployment.
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