Latest Breaking News On - Ecognizes the roles of barangay health workers bhw in communities and said they deserve just compensation other benefits incentives ra 7305 defines as those who are quot engaged related work - Page 1 : comparemela.com
Barangay Ngan health center in Compostela, Davao de Oro (Photo courtesy of Davao de Oro-PIO) MANILA - After 30 years, it's about time to amend Republic Act 7305 or the Magna Carta of Public Health Workers to increase their benefits and compensation, according to a bill filed in the Senate. Senate Bill 232 or the Magna Carta for Barangay Health Workers, filed by Senator Robinhood Padilla, recognizes the roles of barangay health workers (BHW) in communities and said they deserve just compensation and other benefits and incentives. RA 7305 defines health workers as those who are "engaged in health and health-related work, and all persons employed in all hospitals, sanitaria, health infirmaries, health centers, rural health units, barangay health stations, clinics and other health-related establishments owned and operated by the government or its political subdivisions with original charters and shall include medical, allied health professional, administrative, and support personn