DOH sends P31M in emergency medicines to flood-hit regions

The Department of Health (DOH) has dispatched P31 million worth of emergency medicines and logistics to flood-stricken areas across six regions in the Philippines.

Affected local government units (LGUs) have begun utilizing these prepositioned supplies.

The DOH has additional P180 million in emergency supplies on standby for future deployment.

The deployed items include essential medicines such as antibiotics, pain relievers, cough and cold remedies, oral rehydration salts, and medicines for common flood-related ailments.

In addition to medicines, hygiene kits, water containers, chlorine tablets, and breastfeeding kits for mothers have also been distributed.

Medical teams and local health workers are rotating through evacuation centers to administer medicines, monitor health conditions, and prevent potential disease outbreaks.

The DOH urges the public to seek medical consultation immediately after exposure to floodwaters, even without symptoms, as medicine is available for free at government health centers.