MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Francisco Duque III on Saturday said they will hold accountable those who subject health workers to discrimination, intimidation and even red-tagging despite their crucial role in the COVID-19 response.
In a statement this Labor Day, Duque expressed unity with health workers who continue to fulfil their duty to promote the right to quality and equitable health of Filipinos.
“After our consultation without HCWs [health care workers], we have been notified on incidents of discrimination, intimidation, and violence against our HCWs including cases of red-tagging for simply asking for better benefits and pay,” Duque said.
“We stand agains…
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