DOH pats self on the back for '9 to 10 great effort' in pandemic response
By Archie Villaflores and Gwyneth Morales
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| DOH Secretary Francisco Duque III (PHOTO: Rappler) |
The Department of Health (DOH) deserves a 9 out of 10 score
in its COVID-19 response efforts this year, the agency's chief Francisco Duque
III pronounced despite criticisms on how the administration is handling the
pandemic.
"Nakita ko on the ground (I saw on the ground) and with
my interactions, my endless meetings with my DOH team, I would give them 9 to
10 in terms of great effort, the sincerity to contribute to the national government’s
pandemic response, said Duque on Wednesday.
“Not only to contribute, but having led the COVID response
in every aspect of our 5-point strategy against COVID-19,” he added.
However, Duque admitted the agency had missteps and
mistakes.
“Pero yang mga pagkakamaling iyan ay nagsilbing leksyon para
lamang mas maging matagumpay ang tugon sa COVID-19.,” he said during the
virtual briefing.
The health secretary also pointed out that it is impossible
not to make a mistake, noting that COVID-19 is novel or caused by a new virus.
Moreover, Duque thanked the efforts of all DOH personnel,
especially those who risked their lives and those who died in the line of duty.
“Wala pong pagkukupas yung kanilang sipag, kanilang
kagustuhan na talagang makatulong sa matagumpay na tugon sa COVID-19. Kaya
saludo po ako sa lahat ng taga-Department of Health,” he said.
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