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Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Monday said he has directed government hospitals to determine the fire hazards in their establishments, following another fire incident at the Philippine General Hospital in Manila this morning.At a press conference, Herbosa underscored the importance of identifying hazards to prevent similar fire incidents in hospitals that cater to thousands of patients daily.
No one was injured in the fire.According to initial information from firemen, the fire started in a room on the second floor of the Central Block Building.However, the Manila Fire District later said the fire started due to an overheating air conditioner at the "call room" at the mezzanine of the Main Building.Herbosa said all the 22 DOH hospitals in Metro Manila are willing to accept patients that need to be transferred from PGH, should there be any.
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