Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health (DOH) has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster.
Following the explosive eruption of Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Occidental on Dec. 9, the Department of Health has outlined its response plan to address the immediate health risks posed by the disaster.
The DOH-Central Office has also directed Centers for Health Development or regional offices to ensure an adequate supply of N95 masks, eye protection, water purification tablets or filters, medicines, hand sanitizers, and antiseptic wipes. Hospitals near Mt. Kanlaon have been instructed to prioritize the admission of pregnant women in their third trimester, particularly those at risk of complications. Surge capacity plans should be activated as needed.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Phivolcs warns of looming lahar threat following Kanlaon Volcano eruptionThe Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Monday, Dec. 9 warned of an increased risk of lahars following the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano, as heavy rainfall may trigger dangerous mudflows in the surrounding areas.
Read more »
Hazardous eruption possible in Kanlaon Volcano in the following weeksLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »
Alert Level 4 likely to be raised over Kanlaon Volcano even as eruption stops -- PhivolcsMANILA, Philippines — State seismologists said they would likely raise the alert status of the Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Islands to Level 4 although it has stopped erupting.
Read more »
Kanlaon Volcano mibutoSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »
87,000 people to be evacuated after Kanlaon Volcano eruptionAround 46,900 residents — more than half of the individuals to be evacuated — live in La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Read more »
Kanlaon Volcano had 3 ash emission events —PHIVOLCSLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »