New administrative complaints have been filed before the Office of the Ombudsman against Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Teodoro "Ted" Herbosa over the alleged expiration of ₱1.5 billion worth of medicines and vaccines.

The 33-page complaint, lodged by a group identifying themselves as concerned personnel of the DOH, also implicates 16 other officials for alleged graft, grave misconduct, and serious dishonesty.

The complainants claimed that large volumes of government-procured medical supplies, particularly those intended for family planning and mental health programs, were left undistributed in central warehouses.

Due to delays in deployment, these supplies reportedly expired between December 2025 and March 2026, rendering them unusable and resulting in significant financial losses.

Inventory records cited in the complaint showed that more than ₱1.3 billion worth of vaccines remained undeployed as of early 2026, with some doses expiring before reaching intended beneficiaries.

The group further alleged that senior officials had prior knowledge of the issue, including warnings about expiring HIV medications, but failed to act promptly due to slow approval processes and logistical bottlenecks.

The complainants are seeking the preventive suspension of Herbosa and other officials, arguing that the alleged mismanagement severely undermined healthcare delivery and wasted public funds.

Herbosa has yet to issue a statement on the allegations, as the case adds to growing scrutiny over the DOH’s procurement and supply chain systems.