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Doctors call for more personal protective equipment in the fight against COVID-19

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The Ombudsman has ordered the investigation into the delayed response of DOH and procurement of PPEs in the Philippines Source: TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images

The Philippine medical Association (PMA) announced that nine doctors serving in the frontlines against COVID-19 have died.


The latest casualty was Dr. Sally Gatchalian, sister of TV host Ruby Rodriguez.  Many doctors have been reported to be in critical; condition. The PMA says their lives are in danger due to the lack of Personal Protective Equipment  (PPE ). 


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