Marcos eyes better nurse staffing, more jobs to ease pressure on healthcare
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced new initiatives to improve nurse-to-patient ratios and fill healthcare vacancies. The government is expanding nursing education programs and increasing funding for healthcare worker allowances to strengthen the national medical workforce.
Why it matters
Addressing the healthcare workforce shortage is critical for the Philippines to maintain public health standards and reduce the migration of medical professionals.
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said his administration is working to improve nurse-to-patient ratios and fill vacant healthcare positions to boost the Philippines’ healthcare workforce.
“We must also work towards improving nurse-to-patient ratios, filling vacant positions [and] providing more opportunities for our Filipino nurses’ growth,” Mr. Marcos said in a speech at the Philippine Nurses Association national convention in Pasay City.
He said the measures would help nurses perform their duties more efficiently and enable healthcare institutions to better serve patients.
The government is working with the Department of Health to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve working conditions for medical frontliners. It is also coordinating with the Commission on Higher Education and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to expand healthcare training through alternative pathways for nurses.
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