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Dr. Tony Leachon Resigns, Citing Challenges And Attacks On His Service To The Nation
Photo credit: Dr. Tony Leachon
Dr. Tony Leachon announced his resignation from his public role, stating that he intends to shift his focus towards his family, clinical practice, and smaller health advocacy programs. Dr. Leachon, a public health advocate and physician, expressed his reasons for stepping down, citing challenges within the system and attacks from powerful individuals.
Dr. Leachon began his announcement by sharing his commitment to serving the country and his passion for public health. He highlighted the difficulties of working within a system where his ideas were not welcomed and where he faced attacks. The doctor mentioned that he had been branded as something other than a public health expert during a Department of Health (DOH) House of Representatives hearing on the budget. Defending his qualifications in the public eye had become a necessity.
"At this stage, I do not have to prove anything anymore," Dr. Leachon stated firmly, emphasizing the value he places on self-respect. He expressed a desire to spare his family from the scrutiny and attacks he has been facing and mentioned that even his aspirations and actions to serve the country were continuously under a microscope.
Dr. Leachon acknowledged that the Dengvaxia case, a controversial issue he has been involved in, would likely continue for years. He believes that efforts to discredit him would persist throughout the case's pendency, despite the fact that people have seemingly moved on from the matter.
The doctor concluded his resignation post by underscoring his core values: honor, integrity, and courage. He emphasized that these values, along with self-respect, were of utmost importance to him.
Dr. Leachon pointed out that respect is not solely about a title but also about how leaders act, especially during turbulent times. He stated that he wants to focus on his family, clinical practice, smaller health advocacy programs, and self-care measures in the future.
Dr. Tony Leachon's resignation marks the end of his public service tenure, but his commitment to healthcare and advocacy remains unwavering. His decision sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals working in the public sector and the importance of integrity and self-respect in leadership.
Dr. Leachon began his announcement by sharing his commitment to serving the country and his passion for public health. He highlighted the difficulties of working within a system where his ideas were not welcomed and where he faced attacks. The doctor mentioned that he had been branded as something other than a public health expert during a Department of Health (DOH) House of Representatives hearing on the budget. Defending his qualifications in the public eye had become a necessity.
"At this stage, I do not have to prove anything anymore," Dr. Leachon stated firmly, emphasizing the value he places on self-respect. He expressed a desire to spare his family from the scrutiny and attacks he has been facing and mentioned that even his aspirations and actions to serve the country were continuously under a microscope.
Dr. Leachon acknowledged that the Dengvaxia case, a controversial issue he has been involved in, would likely continue for years. He believes that efforts to discredit him would persist throughout the case's pendency, despite the fact that people have seemingly moved on from the matter.
The doctor concluded his resignation post by underscoring his core values: honor, integrity, and courage. He emphasized that these values, along with self-respect, were of utmost importance to him.
Dr. Leachon pointed out that respect is not solely about a title but also about how leaders act, especially during turbulent times. He stated that he wants to focus on his family, clinical practice, smaller health advocacy programs, and self-care measures in the future.
Dr. Tony Leachon's resignation marks the end of his public service tenure, but his commitment to healthcare and advocacy remains unwavering. His decision sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals working in the public sector and the importance of integrity and self-respect in leadership.
Sep 12, 2023
