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Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents

Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Davao lawmakers thank President Marcos, Romualdez for aiding flood victims

Lawmakers from Davao have thanked President Marcos and Speaker Martin Romualdez for continuously sending aid to flood victims in the region, including the endorsement of P150 million in cash aid and 51,000 food packs......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Agusan Sur highway gets huge chunk of road rehab fund for Caraga

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 10 March) —The 122-kilometer Daang Maharlika Highway segment in Agusan del Sur has been allocated P3.19 billion of the P4.4 billion budget for major road rehabilitation projects along the Surigao-Agusan and Agusan-Davao Sections of the national highway within the Caraga Region, the Department of Public Works and Highways […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

Horohoro Road (State Highway 30) blocked by serious crash

Emergency services are responding to a serious crash on Horohoro Road (State Highway 30).The crash, involving two cars, was reported to Police at 6.50am.Two people are reported to have serious injuries.The road between Nicholson Road and Whirinaki Valley Road is currently blocked by the crash and motorists are asked to avoid the area.  ENDSIssued by Police Media Centre......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Road blocked following State Highway 2 crash, Waihi, Hauraki District

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near George Street, Waihi, Hauraki District.The crash was reported around 10:45am.One person is in a moderate to serious condition, and one person is in a moderate condition.The road is blocked, and diversions are in place, Motorists are advised to take the alternate route.EndsIssued by Police Media Centre .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Delays expected after crash on State Highway 1 near Ruakaka

The single vehicle crash, reported to Police at around 4.28pm, has closed the SH1 roundabout to Port Marsden Highway and Sandford Road.Thankfully, no one has been seriously injured in the crash.Diversions are being put in place and motorists are advised to expect delays, and to avoid the area if possible.ENDS   Source: New Zealand Police.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Drainage up for flood-free relocation site

Drainage up for flood-free relocation site.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Flood control structure erected in Brgy. Casab-ahan

A flood control structure built along Gandara River in Brgy. Casab-ahan has already been completed according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Samar First District Engineering Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Residents of floating village in Agusan Sur surviving on relief aid after flood

TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 February) – Residents of La Flora, a floating village in this town, continue to grapple with the aftermath of the devastating flood that struck the province on January 31. Roselyn Santin, a mother of four, expressed on Friday that their survival hinges solely on relief aid provided by […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Speaker endorses release of P150 million to Davao flood victims

Speaker Martin Romualdez has endorsed the immediate release of P150 million in financial aid, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development, to the flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Speaker endorses P150 million aid for Davao flood victims

Upto P150 million in financial assistance has been endorsed by Speaker Martin Romualdez for flood victims in Davao region......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 2nd, 2024

Increasing flood resilience across the Wairarapa

Flood resilience across the Wairarapa will be increased thanks to the Government's commitment of more than $8 million across five projects."Today, I am visiting the Wairarapa as part of the Government's 100-day plan to meet with community representatives affected by the 2023 severe weather events to understand what can be done to speed up and simplify recovery efforts," Emergency Management an.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

River Crossing

Despite the strong current, a family dares to cross the Tubod River in Iligan City on Sunday morning (21 January 2024) shortly after attending a procession for the Santo Niño. Two of them are holding statues of Sto. Niño. The bridge in this area was damaged in a flood in March 2022 but still passable for pedestrians, and was completely washed away by another flood November last year. MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Mud After the Flood

Firefighters wash away mud on the road in NHA Bangkal on Friday, January 19, 2024, a day after a flood that swamped a residential area in Bangkal, Davao City on Thursday evening. MindaNews photo.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Manila Water ramps up deep well output

Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is planning to boost its deep well production to around 80 million liters per day (MLD) before the government implements the reduced water allocation for Metro Manila in the coming weeks......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 6th, 2024

Cool smashers deep, deadly

Creamline went deep and unleashed the full might of its talented bench as it turned back Galeries Tower, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15, yesterday and seized a share of the lead with little sister Choco Mucho in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Clean up, deep well operators told

Deep well operators in this city have until today to comply with an order issued by the sanitation division of the City Health Services Office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 11th, 2024

Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping

Cops conduct deep probe into prof’s claims of kidnapping.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Davao Flood

A “bao-bao” (officially, the Indian-made Bajaj RE three-wheeled vehicle) negotiates a flooded portion of the national highway near Bugac, Ilang, Davao City. The floods and strong winds were brought by the low pressure area affecting many parts of Mindanao. MindaNews photo by IAN CARL ESPINOSA.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

3 dead in South Cotabato highway accident

Three individuals died instantly in a highway mishap involving two vehicles in Barangay Polonuling in Tupi town in South Cotabato on Thursday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024