“This assistance from Japan is actually worth about 1.85 billion yen or an estimated 826 million pesos. We are indeed very grateful and we hope to continue this close cooperation with the Philippines and the government of Japan,” DOH Secretary Paulyn Jean Ubial said.
The DOH and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement for the start of the said program.
“We stand together with DOH in enhancing rehabilitation and treatment protocols. And with these interventions, We hope that the program can contribute in reducing relapse risks and eventually integrate them back into their communities,” JICA Chief Representative Susumo Ito said.
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