Unused Vaccine Funds Diverted to Patient Aid in 2027 Budget Proposal
The Philippine House of Representatives plans to divert a portion of unused vaccine funds to medical assistance for patients in the proposed 2027 national budget. This comes as funds for influenza and pneumococcal vaccines remain unspent despite the urgent need to protect the public from preventable diseases.
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