POEA suspends deployment of health workers abroad

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has temporarily suspended the deployment of health care workers abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The suspension applies until the national state of emergency is lifted and travel restrictions related to COVID-19 are eased in destination countries.

Healthcare positions affected include medical doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, and other critical roles.

This move aims to bolster the country's healthcare workforce during the crisis.