Health advocates demand DOH chief's ouster over TB drug procurement halt
Health advocates and workers have filed a complaint with the Ombudsman seeking the dismissal of Health Secretary Jose "Brix" Pujalte Jr. for allegedly suspending the procurement of tuberculosis drugs and related commodities. They accuse him of grave misconduct and abuse of authority, citing a deliberate stall in public bidding potentially favoring an unnamed supplier.
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