The Department of Health (DOH) 5 (Bicol), through its Public Health Preparedness and Response Unit, continues to replenish health supplies for residents affected by the ongoing activity of Mayon Volcano, officials reported Tuesday.
The DOH-5 said more than 5,000 affected residents from Tabaco City, Malilipot, Camalig, Ligao City, and Guinobatan are beneficiaries of health commodities, including face masks, essential medicines, and pulse oximeters.
Among the items distributed were chlorine granules, troclosene sodium, water containers, hygiene kits, surgical masks, breastfeeding commodities, glucometers, insecticide-treated nets, oral rehydration salts, and emergency medical kits.
Based on the report, DOH-5 has already provided more than PHP3 million worth of medical supplies to affected families since the start of evacuations in January.
The DOH-5 also operates a 24/7 DOH-local government unit operations center and maintains standby medical stations in different evacuation centers.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported that lava flows have reached 3.8 km. in the Basud Gully, 3.2 km. in the Bonga Gully, and 1.3 km. in the Mi-isi Gully.
The agency also recorded 425 volcanic earthquakes over 24 hours, along with 396 rockfall events and three pyroclastic density currents.
It reminded the public to remain vigilant, heed local advisories, and continue observing health and safety protocols to minimize risks. (PNA)
