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The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed essential medical supplies and health resources for thousands of residents displaced after Mayon Volcano was raised to Alert Level 3.
The DOH Bicol Center for Health Development assured the public on Thursday night that evacuation centers are stocked with necessary medicines and health items to meet the needs of affected families.
Among the prepositioned supplies are surgical masks, water containers, Aquatabs for water purification, and a 4,000-liter water tanker to ensure safe drinking water.
Medicines for common illnesses such as colds, fevers, and coughs have been provided, along with maintenance drugs for patients with chronic health conditions.
Hygiene kits were also included to help prevent infections and maintain proper sanitation in the evacuation sites.
The DOH said these interventions are designed to limit the spread of communicable diseases and address health concerns during extended stays in evacuation centers.
Health authorities continue to monitor the situation and coordinate the delivery of additional supplies to ensure the well-being of displaced residents in Bicol.
