Healthcare workers across the Bangsamoro region receive their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) from the Ministry of Health (MOH) on November 11-12, 2024. (Photo courtesy of MOH)
COTABATO CITY—Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Health (MOH) disbursed Health Emergency Allowance (HEA) to 1,894 healthcare workers in the region on Nov. 11-12, 2024 in this city.
MOH allocated nearly P820 million for the HEA, covering 10 months of allowance from October to December 2021 and January to July 2023.
BARMM Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. underscored the unwavering dedication of the healthcare workers during the risk period in their lives.
“This allowance is a small way for the government to thank and provide support for their sacrifice in the midst of every community health challenge,” he said recognizing the challenges and sacrifices of the frontliners during the pandemic.
He added, “Healthcare workers are real heroes who served as frontliners during the pandemic. Their efforts have been the key to suppressing the spread of COVID-19.”
The HEA aims to provide relief to healthcare workers and their families, highlighting the importance of their service to the Bangsamoro community.
The financial support aligns with Republic Act 11712, which mandates benefits for healthcare workers who served during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kasan Usop, Jr./BIO with reports from MOH)
