MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) urged the Department of Health (DOH) to employ and train more health workers as hospitals continue to record overworked health personnel during the coronavirus disease outbreak. “The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the chronic understaffing of health workers which is a big factor in rendering poor quality health services. ADVERTISEMENT“Thus, we urge the DOH to immediately hire and train more permanent health workers now before it’s too late,” he added. Another health group raised the issue of low salaries with most health workers living below minimum wage. It’s just right that we deserve a living wage and just benefits,” Cristy Donguines, president of Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center Employees Union-Alliance of Health Workers.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2020 09:11 UTC