PGH restricts ER admissions due to overcapacity

The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has restricted the number of patients admitted to its emergency room due to overcapacity issues on Thursday.

According to PGH spokesperson Jonas del Rosario, the ER reached 'critical overcapacity,' leading to a shortage of oxygen cords and the implementation of code triage to prioritize acute emergencies.

Del Rosario noted in an interview with DZBB 594 on Friday that there is no single cause for the surge in patients; it includes common conditions such as strokes, heart attacks, cancer, appendicitis, gut obstruction, or blood transfusion needs.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated that the Department of Health (DOH) has coordinated with PGH to transfer patients to 20 accredited DOH hospitals in Metro Manila.

The DOH advised the public to call their Metro Manila Center for Health Development before bringing new patients to any hospital to ensure proper redirection.