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DOH: PPEs procured by government 'at par' with WHO standards
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque asserted that the personal protective equipment (PPE) procured by the government adheres to the World Health Organization's (WHO) quality standards, countering claims of overpricing.
Roque highlighted that the government's PPE sets are complete, consisting of nine items, and were purchased at a lower price compared to those acquired during a previous administration.
The DOH confirmed that the procured PPE sets are adequately provided to ensure the full protection of healthcare workers against COVID-19 infection.
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