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DOH sets up emergency medical tent in Pampanga after hospital closure
The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed an emergency medical tent in Macabebe, Pampanga, to provide continuous healthcare services after the Domingo B. Flores District Hospital was flooded and rendered inoperable on July 23, 2025.
Health Secretary Ted Herbosa inspected the Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Facility of the DOH-Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Team 46 (PEMAT46) on July 25, 2025.
The temporary facility, managed by PEMAT46, was operational within four hours of the hospital's closure and aims to ensure residents from Macabebe, Sto. Tomas, and surrounding areas continue to receive medical care.
Services offered at the emergency tent are free of charge and include consultations, pharmacy services, laboratory testing, X-rays, minor surgeries, and admissions for Level 1 care cases.
The DOH stated that the emergency tent is fully equipped with necessary medical tools and staffed by a skilled team capable of delivering hospital-level care.
PEMAT46 is a World Health Organization-verified emergency medical team, known for its advanced capabilities and rapid deployment, and has coordinated with nearby hospitals for patient transfers requiring more specialized care.
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