DOH orders price freeze on basic essential medicines in Taal eruption-affected areas 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Betheena Kae UniteA price freeze on basic essential medicines in areas affected by the Taal Volcano eruption was ordered by the Department of Health (DOH) Wednesday. Due to the ongoing activity of the Taal Volcano, the health department ordered a price freeze on emergency medicines, N95 masks, disposable masks, and nebulizers among other items, in all areas affected by the eruption of the volcano. According to Duque, the price freeze will remain until the situation in the affected areas becomes better or until the President lifts the freeze. The price freeze, the agency said, also ensures that consumers are adequately protected against profiteering, hoarding, and cartels that compromise their access to essential pharmaceutical products.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 15, 2020 07:32 UTC