Some unused vaccine funds diverted to patient aid – Deputy Speaker Garin

MANILA, Philippines — Billions of pesos in unused vaccine funds prompted the House of Representatives to redirect part of the proposed 2027 immunization budget to medical assistance for patients. Garin, a former health secretary, said funds for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines remained unused despite the urgent need to protect Filipinos against preventable diseases. “For example, the

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