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Philippines Health Secretary Resigns for Health Reasons; Orthopedic Surgeon Takes Over
Philippine Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa has resigned due to health reasons. Veteran orthopedic surgeon Jose Brittanio Pujalte Jr. has been appointed as his successor, tasked with continuing President Marcos' initiatives to strengthen the healthcare system.
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