Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teddy Herbosa has appointed Dr. Tony Leachon as a new Special Adviser for Non-communicable Diseases.
Leachon is a renowned internist and cardiologist who currently serves at the Manila Doctors’ Hospital.
“In leading the change, we need to move with a sense of urgency, work with a coalition of stakeholders and come with a strategic roadmap to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in the PH.”
“In leading the change, we need to move with a sense of urgency, work with a coalition of stakeholders and come up with a strategic roadmap to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases in the Philippines,” Leachon stressed.
Herbosa highlighted that the appointment of Leachon as a special adviser would be beneficial to the Filipino people as he has exemplary knowledge and experience in the medical field.
“Together, we continue to move steadfastly in further realizing the Universal Healthcare. With the aid of Dr. Leachon, we will ensure that Bawat Pilipino, ramdam ang kalusugan dahil sa Healthy Pilipinas, bawat buhay mahalaga,” the health chief stressed.
