Regional News In a virtual interview with DOH Caraga regional director Dr. Jose Llacuna, Jr., he clarified that the vehicle units were acquired by the agency through the bidding conducted last year and not necessarily to better the health response amid the pandemic.
only access for locals in far-flung areas to basic health care services.
However, the arrival of the vehicles could not have been better, as these will be used especially by the RHUs in the region, which serves as the
The health department is awaiting for the second batch of ambulances which comprises of 16 units. (DMR/ PIACaraga)
“The vehicle units will definitely help with the health response in Caraga, more so that we are now facing a great health crisis,� Dr. Llacuna added.
GCQ imposed in Caraga provinces; select Butuan villages still under ECQ By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY - The five provinces of Caraga region are now under the general community quarantine (GCQ), however, tight border lockdown is still implemented considering that there have been a number of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases recorded in the nearby regions.
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