Due to the continuous increase of A(H1N1) influenza infected cases, the Department of Health (DOH) has requested additional funds for its campaign against the virus.
Dr. Lyndon Leesuy, a medical specialist of the DOH-National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, said that they
The DOH have requested over P19-million worth of funds. This will also be used in preparation for a possible “second wave” of the virus with the reported presence of a stronger virus strain abroad.
The additional funds will be used for swabbing kits and for buying the anti-viral Oseltamivir or Tamiflu. Some of the funds will also be used to equip other hospitals and laboratories nationwide with testing capabilities to help speed up specimen analysis for possible cases of influenza A(H1N1) virus.
The DOH reported that the toll of A(H1N1) cases in the country as of July 1 is 1,709. (PIA-MMIO)