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PRRD offers P20-M for respirator production to fight Covid-19
President Duterte is offering a P20 million reward to any Filipino who can develop durable respirators for COVID-19 patients.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is developing locally designed ventilators called 'Ginhawa' as affordable alternatives to imported products.
Mass production of the 'Ginhawa' ventilators will begin after they pass human trials, with electronic companies identified for their manufacturing.
The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of P45.717 billion for the DOH's COVID-19 response, including P1.35 billion for 1,500 mechanical ventilators.
As of April 23, there are 1,101 designated COVID-19 referral hospitals nationwide with a total of 7,732 dedicated beds and 1,381 mechanical ventilators available in public and private hospitals.
Previously, President Duterte promised P50 million for the development of a COVID-19 vaccine and ordered the continued use of rapid test kits.
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