New acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. (Photo from PCO)

MANILA, Philippines — New acting Health Secretary Dr. Jose “Brix” Pujalte Jr. has ordered a leadership realignment within the agency.

He said this is meant to put in place continuous delivery of health services nationwide while the department transitions under a new head.

According to the Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, the move is in line with the Department Personnel Order No. 2026-4726 where officials were given interim assignments for the continuation of its normal operations.

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