DOH on Code White alert for 'Pedring' casualties

The Department of Health (DOH) declared on Tuesday a Code White alert in all hospitals and health facilities in the National Capital Region and other areas threatened by Typhoon Pedring. "All hospitals and health facilities and offices in Metro Manila will be on Code White alert to provide assistance to residents who will be directly affected by the typhoon," said DOH Center for Health Development Regional Director Eduardo Janairo in a statement. A Code White alert ensures the availability of emergency medicines and medical personnel in hospitals and health facilities during a typhoon or other emergency situation. Doctors, nurses, and other health care providers will be ready to provide immediate health care service to casualties who will be injured during the course of a typhoon. Health providers are also exempted from the work suspension in government offices announced by Malacañang early Tuesday. "I call on my fellow health workers to be prepared in their respective areas to take appropriate action and provide emergency assistance and related services to all residents who will be affected by typhoon Pedring," Janairo said. — RSJ, GMA News