On the current coronavirus pandemic (2019-nCoV)

THE COALITION for People’s Right to Health (CPRH) encourages the public to remain vigilant over the spread of a mysterious respiratory illness in the region.

We call on the public health system, through health centers, clinics, and hospitals, to be prepared to treat and assure potential patients of free and quality health services, especially while this pandemic threatens our population.

We urge the public to remain informed and critical of the data and reporting, in order to not spread fake news and further confusion. The Department of Health and governing agencies must communicate adequate and appropriate information campaigns regarding possible sources of infection and available health services, in order to prevent panic and disinformation among the public.

The investigation towards the source of the epidemic, together with its control and treatment, however, must remain transparent and available to the public. This ensures less ill-informed judgment which may lead to further discrimination and erroneous shortsighted solutions. CPRH maintains that upholding the right to health of every Filipino goes beyond disease surveillance and curative services, but preventive and promotive approaches as well.

Joshua L. San Pedro, MD Co-convenor Coalition for People’s Right to Health cprh.ph@gmail.com No. 8 Mines Street, Brgy. Vasra, Quezon City 02-8929 8109