DPWH to give 12,000 masks to 6 Metro Manila hospitals

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will distribute 12,000 surgical masks to six Metro Manila hospitals: Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, National Kidney & Transplant Institute, Philippine Heart Center, Philippine General Hospital, Lung Center of the Philippines, and Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center.

These masks are part of the medical supplies donated by DPWH's contractors and consultants.

The DPWH recently received additional donations, including 19,000 surgical masks and 1,000 N-95 masks from CCCC Highway Consultants Co., Ltd., and 200 gallons of disinfectant alcohol from Hillmarcs Construction Corporation.

These donated supplies will be given to frontline health workers and DPWH personnel involved in the construction of 'We Heal As One' centers.

Previously, the DPWH had received 10,000 masks from China Wu Yi Co., Ltd., bringing their total medical supplies to approximately 139,000 surgical masks, 1,150 N-95 masks, 80 face shields, 90 other personal protective equipment, and 200 liters of alcohol from various companies.