Tulong-medikal sa mga boksingero, MMA at Muay Thai fighters, aprub!

ni Thea Janica Teh | October 20, 2020

Inanunsiyo ngayong Martes ng Games and Amusements Board (GAB) at Department of Health (DOH) ang napagkasunduang agreement patungkol sa pagbibigay ng medical assistance sa mga professional boxers, MMA fighters at Muay Thai fighters.

Sa pinirmahang Memorandum 2020-0445 ni Secretary Francisco Duque III, inaprubahan na ng DOH ang request ng GAB na palawigin pa ang validity ng agreement hanggang Disyembre 31, 2020 na expired na dapat nitong August 25.

Ayon kay Duque, sa ilalim ng DOH memorandum, “Upon the request of GAB due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to their professional careers, the 28 selected DOH hospitals, 3 specialty hospitals, and other pertinent DOH offices are directed to continue the provision of free medical services to boxing and MMA professionals."

Lubos namang nagpapasalamat si GAB Chairman Baham Mitra sa pagtanggap ng DOH sa kanilang request.

"Considering that the mandatory diagnostic, medical, and neurological tests proved to be costly for many GAB licensees, this extension is indeed a big help to our pro boxers, MMA and Muay Thai fighters, especially during these difficult times," dagdag ni Mitra.

Sa kasalukuyan, kinakailangan ng boxing at iba pang sports division na sumailalim at makapasa muna ang mga atleta sa kumpletong medical examination ng GAB Medical Section.