A total of 11,429 individuals were given medical aid by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) as Filipinos visited the graves of their loved ones during this year’s Undas.
A total of 11,429 individuals were given medical aid by the Philippine Red Cross as Filipinos visited the graves of their loved ones during this year’s Undas.
“When everyone was on vacation at this time, our first aiders selflessly volunteered to lend their services to safeguard communities from harm. Our work in the Red Cross does not stop, does not rest. I salute out volunteers and staff for their unwavering dedication to our mission to uplift human dignity and alleviate human suffering,” Gordon said.
As of 11 a.m. on November 4, the PRC Safety services unit recorded 11,017 individuals who availed of the free vital signs checking services at the PRC’s first aid stations. In addition to medical care, 700 people were also assisted by the PRC through its welfare assistance activities. Hot meals were provided to over 590 people and psychological support was also offered.
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