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MANILA, Philippines (2nd UPDATE) – Health Secretary Enrique Ona has gone on leave, reportedly for medical reasons.
Responding to a text message from Rappler on Wednesday, October 29, Health Spokesperson Lyndon Lee Suy replied, “Yes, he is on leave.”
In a statement Thursday, October 30, the Department of Health (DOH) said Ona “has a minor health concern and plans to rest.”
Malacañang on Wednesday initially referred to Health Undersecretary Janette Garin as officer-in-charge while Ona is on leave. A day after, DOH said she is acting secretary.
Over the past months, Ona has been at the forefront of preparations for the possible entry of Ebola cases in the country, but was not present at the Palace meeting presided by President Benigno Aquino III.
There has been no report, so far, to indicate that the President is dissatisfied with his performance.
But different sectors have expressed their plans to call for his resignation over different issues, such as stem cell therapy and the proposal to make HIV testing mandatory in the country. – with reports from Jee Y. Geronimo/Rappler.com
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