PGH to hire 1,224 workers over three years

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) plans to hire around 1,224 healthcare workers over the next three years to enhance services for Filipino patients.

This initiative follows the Department of Budget and Management's approval of funding requested by the University of the Philippines-Manila, which oversees PGH.

DBM Secretary Amenah Pangandaman said the budget allocation is in response to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive to improve access to quality healthcare for those in need.

Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that PGH remains a primary healthcare option for many poor Filipinos and highlighted the aim to enhance patient care and reduce wait times.

The additional positions will be created in four tranches, starting in the first quarter of 2025.

PGH, a Level III general hospital with 1,334 beds, serves over 600,000 patients annually and has faced capacity issues in its emergency room.