Philippines Health Department Cites Low Salaries and Budget Cuts as Mental Health Threats

DOH points to low pay for lack of psychiatrists, psychologists in PH

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday attributed the lack of psychiatrists and psychologists in the Philippines to the low salaries for the professionals. “Although we’ve adjusted from Salary Grade 18 to Salary Grade 20, it’s still not substantial,” DOH Secretary Edwin Mercado told lawmakers at the House of Representatives appropriations committee

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