PGH neurosurgery, lab services suspended after fire incident


Neurosurgery and some laboratory services at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) were suspended on Sunday, May 16, following the fire that broke out at the hospital.

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In a tweet, the University of the Philippines-PGH (UP-PGH) Neurosurgery said all operations scheduled in the next few days are canceled.

"Humihingi po kami ng paumanhin, pang-unawa, at dasal. Salamat po (We apologize, we are asking for understanding and prayers. Thank you)," it wrote.

Meanwhile, the PGH Blood Donor Center announced it will not be accepting blood donors on Sunday.

The UP-PGH Molecular Lab also announced that it will not be receiving outpatient swabbing "until further notice."

A fire hit the government-run facility early Sunday morning. It reached first alarm at 12:41 a.m. and was raised to the second level at 12:58 a.m.

The Bureau of Fire Protection said the blaze was declared under control at 2:46 a.m. and was put out at 5:41 a.m.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the incident.