DOH vows justice for slain National Center for Mental Health chief

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MANILA — The Department of Health has denounced the slay of a doctor, as it vowed to seek justice for the National Center for Mental Health chief who was shot dead Monday.

“The Department of Health is shocked and alarmed at the news of the ambush of National Center for Mental Health Medical Chief Dr. Roland L. Cortez, and his driver, Ernesto Dela Cruz that occurred this morning 27 July 2020,” the DOH said in a statement.

The Department also said it was denouncing all violent acts against health workers, especially “during these difficult times." Cortez, whom DOH said was a respected leader who treated his clients well, was ambushed by still unidentified assailants.Cortez and the NCMH drew criticism in April after they were accused of covering up COVID-19 cases inside the institution.

 

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