DOH provides online counseling for Filipino evacuees in Israel

The Department of Health provided online counseling sessions on Saturday for approximately 60 Filipinos in Israel amid ongoing uncertainty and a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa led the sessions, joined by experts from Mariveles Mental Health and Wellness General Hospital to offer psychological debriefing and first aid.

Participants were assured that the government is there to support them with guidance on coping strategies during these challenging times.

The Philippines has been conducting voluntary repatriation flights from Iran and Israel due to the ongoing conflict; 26 OFWs have already returned, and another 100 Filipino pilgrims and students were repatriated earlier.

According to DFA data, 146 Filipinos lost their homes due to missile strikes, with 128 relocated to temporary shelters, and one remains in critical condition among the eight injured.