What is it about?
This paper describes the experiences of the worst-off in the pandemic response in the Philippines and the way lingering social and economic inequities are being exacerbated because of insensitivity in the implementation of response policies and programs. Recommendations are given to address the ethical issues that are identified.
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Why is it important?
We highlight specific human experiences in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic that makes it possible to understand the widespread impact of chronic inequities that have not been addressed properly over the years and call attention to the importance of a fair allocation approach that is essential for attaining sustainable interventions.
Perspectives
Writing this article gave an opportunity for teachers and students to work together on a project that showed the significance of what could have been merely a theoretical classroom exercise. Realizing the total relevance of a philosophy class to what was going on outside the classroom was gratifying for the entire team.
Leonardo de Castro
University of the Philippines System
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This page is a summary of: A fair allocation approach to the ethics of scarce resources in the context of a pandemic: The need to prioritize the worst‐off in the Philippines, Developing World Bioethics, September 2020, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/dewb.12293.
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