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PGH conversion to COVID-19 center 'difficult, but the right thing to do' — Legaspi
Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Director Gerardo Legaspi described the decision to convert PGH into a COVID-19 referral center as "difficult, but the right thing to do."
Legaspi acknowledged the challenges faced by healthcare workers, including shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) and a dwindling workforce due to fear of the disease.
He emphasized the need to establish order amidst the growing number of COVID-19 patients overwhelming other hospitals.
PGH's decision to become a referral center aligns with an appeal from other Metro Manila hospitals for designated facilities to manage COVID-19 cases.
Legaspi stated that PGH has designated an area and 130 beds exclusively for COVID-19 patients, with the possibility of increasing the number.
He assured the public that essential facilities like the Cancer Institute Building and the emergency room will remain open.
PGH has a long history of serving the country, including remaining open during World War II, and this situation calls for a similar response.
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