ACTING City health Officer Dr. Lorraine Nery said on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, that all the needed medical supplies in relation to the implementation of the vaccination rollout will be provided by the Department of Health (DOH).
These supplies include syringes, disposable needles, vaccine carriers, alcohol, cotton, and other peripherals to be used during the vaccination period.
The City, however, also has contingency plans to avoid delays in case of problems that may arise in terms of supply shipment, among others, Nery said.
According to Nery, the City allocated a certain amount for the peripherals and medical supplies or consumables.
"Let us also take into consideration nga naay mga procurement process pud ang Department of Health ug para ma-avoid pud nato ang mga delays kay basin moabot ang panahon nga dugay pa moabot kay naa pay mga shipment and all the rest. At least, kita dinhi sa syudad ready ta," Nery said.
She also assured that the supplies the City will purchase will not be put into waste since these are items used by the City Health Office and JR Borja General Hospital almost every day in their medical services, and these will not immediately expire as well.
"Its fine kung mo-purchase ta para pud sa atong kaugalingon," Nery said.