Health chief defends suspension of TB drug procurement, wants to protect patients, public funds
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-06 12:18 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Health, Culture & Entertainment, Philippines, Drugs, World News, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. defended the Department of Health's review of the proposed P3 billion procurement of tuberculosis commodities to protect patients and public funds, amid a complaint filed against him by several "concerned health advocates".
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