Manila Bulletin
Deaths of 17 doctors 'heartbreaking,' says Leni
Vice President Leni Robredo described the deaths of 17 doctors battling COVID-19 as "heartbreaking" and stressed the critical need to protect medical frontliners.
Robredo emphasized that the number of infected doctors would rise if their needs are not adequately addressed.
She took to Facebook to express her sorrow over the fatalities, citing a report from the Philippine Medical Association.
The Vice President highlighted that medical professionals, like Dr. Leandro Resurreccion III, a pediatric transplant surgeon at PGH, are working tirelessly but face risks due to a shortage of protective gear.
Robredo asserted that prioritizing the well-being and needs of health workers is crucial, as they are the primary resource in combating the pandemic.
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