The UniteaMD, composed of doctors from Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga Region expressed support to BBM-Sara UniTeam of Presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and his running mate Vice Presidential candidate Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and will be pushing proposals that will benefit the health care professionals.
Dr. Jett Lu, lead convenor and founder of UniteaMD, told media that the group has already formed a technical working group to send out their proposals to the administration of BBM-Sara, if the tandem will win in the May 9 elections.
“Among the proposals ay suporta para sa mga health care workers because the pandemic is not yet over. Dahil long term ang development ng mga workers and we have so many good nurses na kailangan lumabas for their family, kailangan natin silang i-retain, i-develop through trainings,” Lu said in a press conference during the opening of UniteaMD headquarters in Davao City over the weekend.
Lu added that the group is also pushing for the improvement of the health system in terms of service delivery.
“Napansin natin na nung pumutok ang pandemic hirap na hirap tayo sa produkto, mga gamit such as ventilators, gamot, etc. Na mention ni BBM he will be redeveloping the RHU (Rural Health Unit) system, however, we need to improve the health system in terms of service delivery. We can inform the public, we can cascade to the public, kung paano alagaan ang sarili natin,” he said.
The group will include other members of the health care industry such as nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and allied health and paramedical professionals.
Meanwhile, the group will be carrying the ideals of the UniTeam which are positivity, unity, and continuity.
In a statement, the group wants the achievements of President Rodrigo Duterte to be protected and continued and that the BBM-Sara Uniteam is the only tandem that has expressed willingness to continue with the constructive programs of the present administration.
“With this pledge, plus the good chemistry and synergy between Senator Bong Bong Marcos and Mayor Sara Duterte, we are optimistic about attaining sustainable growth and development in the next 6 years, and hopefully, beyond,” it said.
On the other hand, the UniteaMD headquarters will also serve as a hub at the same time dropping area of BBM-Sara campaign materials.
“Where you could drop and all those people willing to get free campaign materials to get here para i-ship out wherever area na kailangan pa ng tulong ng BBM-Sara,” Lu said.
He added that in every BBM-Sara UniTeam rally, there are volunteer-doctors that will serve as medical team.
“Ang emphasis ng grupo ay positive campaigning because we are professional. No campaign smearing kundi plataporma lang kung anong maibigay sa mga health workers pagdating ng panahon,” said Dr. Linell Malimbag.
