Manila Bulletin
Physicians' group asks big businesses to help provide PPEs for health workers
The Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) is calling on major businesses in the Philippines to provide personal protective equipment (PPEs) for healthcare workers who are at the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PCP President Dr. Gina Nazareth stated that a shortage of PPEs makes health workers highly susceptible to contracting COVID-19, which could lead to faster virus transmission and a depletion of the healthcare workforce.
The necessary PPEs include items such as N95 and surgical masks, gloves, face shields, and disinfectants like alcohol and hand sanitizer.
Dr. Nazareth highlighted the critical situation where even intubation procedures are risky due to the lack of protective gear, endangering both patients and doctors.
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