MANILA, Philippines—'Lacking,' the health care worker distribution in 2021 in the Philippines did not meet the standard set by the World Health Organization (WHO) to attain Sustainable Development Goals. This was revealed by Ibon Foundation on Wednesday (April 19) as it stressed that the ratio of 17.1 health care workers for every 10,000 people in the country is not enough, compared to the recommended 44.5. But while the lack is already disheartening, the think tank said the health care worker disparity is clearer in poorer regions, 'making health care less accessible to Filipinos who may need it more.

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