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Robredo wants faster accreditation of COVID-19 testing centers
Vice President Leni Robredo is urging the Department of Health (DOH) to reassess its laboratory accreditation process for COVID-19 testing due to significant delays experienced by returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in quarantine facilities.
Robredo highlighted that some OFWs have been waiting for nearly a month for their test results, preventing them from returning home despite adhering to quarantine regulations.
She expressed concern that these OFWs are victims of the government's slow response and inefficient processes.
The Vice President suggested that the DOH consider allowing capable private companies to assist in accrediting more laboratories to increase the country's testing capacity.
This move, she believes, would help expedite the testing process and address the backlog, as government resources alone may be insufficient.
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