Health advocates in the Philippines have filed a formal complaint against the newly appointed Secretary of Health, Teodoro Herbosa, regarding a freeze on procurement processes. This decision is raising fears of critical shortages in essential tuberculosis (TB) medications. Advocates warn that existing TB drug stocks could be depleted, potentially reversing years of progress in combating the disease. The complaint alleges the freeze violates the government's commitment to providing uninterrupted healthcare services. Delays in procurement mean patients may face treatment interruptions, a major setback for TB control efforts. The advocates are urging Secretary Herbosa to immediately lift the freeze and prioritize the uninterrupted supply of life-saving TB drugs. Failure to do so could lead to increased transmission and mortality rates from this infectious disease.