MANILA, Philippines — Senator Joel Villanueva urged the national government Friday to allow local health officials to reallocate unused vaccines on the next priority groups instead of returning them back to Metro Manila.
Citing the archipelagic nature of the country, Villanueva said allowing local health officials to reallocate leftover vaccines will prevent spoilage.
“The DOH ground commanders can be authorized to give them to the next priority groups,” Villanueva said in a statement.
“Marami tayong isla. Hindi naman tayo isang landmass na pwedeng isakay mo kaagad sa trak. Kung ikakarga ulit sa eroplano, ang laki ng gastos at abala,” the senator added.
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