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Around 800 devotees receive medical aid during Traslacion
Around 800 devotees received medical assistance during the Feast of the Black Nazarene on January 9, 2025.
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) reported assisting 467 patients by 5:11 p.m., with 27 requiring hospitalization.
The Department of Health (DOH) documented 332 consultations by 6 p.m., noting 76 injuries and 74 cases of dizziness.
Nearly 20% of DOH consultations involved hypertension, and 17 individuals were sent to hospitals for further care.
Common conditions treated included shortness of breath, numbness, chest pain, and dislocated shoulders.
Together, the DOH and PRC provided aid to approximately 800 devotees.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa advised attendees to stay hydrated, eat nutritious food, and get ample rest.
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