TO ensure that medical and health services will not be disrupted in Metro Manila due to Super Typhoon Pepito, the Department of Health (DOH) on Sunday said that they allotted over P600,000 of logistical support for the medical and public health needs through the DOH Metro Manila Center for Health Development (CHD).“With this fund, we’ve prepared medicine like antibiotics, medicine for skin infections, colds, cough, fever and hypertension and multivitamins; besides the items needed for hygiene, some health emergency commodities.
Rodriguez Memorial Hospital is also ready to be deployed, if neededPEMAT is a "self-sustaining medical assistance team that provides medical and public health services.” It can also operate as an outpatient department within existing health facilities or as a standalone health facility, serving in temporary health tents during disasters".
Artes said that they have already prepared and prepositioned their emergency response equipment for typhoon Pepito.“These include two aluminum boats, four engine-run rubber boats, 5 000 life vests, solar-powered water purifiers, clearing equipment like chain saw and rotary saw and modular tents,” Artes said.
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