Hospitals to be on high alert ahead of New Year celebrations - DOH

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The Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday that all hospitals would be on high alert for individuals with injuries and emergencies that may occur during the New Year celebrations.

In a statement, the department said that it would monitor hospitals to ensure their readiness to attend to fireworks-related injuries and any emergencies as part of its "Iwas Paputok" campaign.

On December 31, the Field Implementation and Coordination Team officials will visit communities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to ensure that families are celebrating the coming New Year safely. Meanwhile, the DOH strongly encouraged families and individuals to avoid buying and using fireworks and to observe professionally prepared and organized fireworks.

 

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