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Eastern Visayas logs increased ‘cracker’ injuries
The Department of Health (DOH) in Eastern Visayas reported 32 firecracker-related injuries by January 2, 2025, exceeding the 31 cases recorded in all of 2024.
The victims, all males aged 11 to 40, sustained blast or burn injuries from firecrackers like whistle bombs, kwitis, lantaka, five stars, and pla-pla.
Two men from Tanauan, Leyte, suffered finger amputations after igniting a 'five star' firecracker.
Eastern Samar recorded the highest number of cases with eight injuries, followed by Samar and Leyte, each with seven.
The DOH also documented 12 deaths and 528 injuries from various accidents and health emergencies since December 21, 2024, including 393 from road accidents.
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The Department of Health (DOH) recorded 534 firecracker-related injuries nationwide from December 22, 2024, to January 2, 2025, a 9.8% decrease compared to the same period last year.
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The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed four deaths and 843 firecracker-related injuries nationwide from December 22, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded 163 firecracker-related injuries nationwide from December 22 to 30, 2024, a 44% increase compared to the same period last year.
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The Department of Health-6 reported a total of 154 fireworks-related injuries in the Western Visayas region from December 21, 2024, to January 2, 2025.
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The Department of Health in Caraga Region (DOH-13) reported a total of 12 firecracker-related injuries between December 1, 2024, and January 2, 2025, an increase from the initial seven cases.
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