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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Undas 2023: PH Red Cross responds to emergency needs of over 4,000 patients

Undas 2023: PH Red Cross responds to emergency needs of over 4,000 patients

Published Nov 2, 2023 06:20 am
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) served 4,276 patients during its Undas 2023 Operations across the country as of noon on Thursday, Nov. 2.

“Our mission at the Red Cross is to save lives,” PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard “Dick” Gordon said in a statement. “Our EMS teams are always ready to respond to medical emergencies,” he added.

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Gordon noted that the deployment of EMS teams is part of the PRC’s commitment to promote a “culture of safety” in the country.

In anticipation of the medical emergency needs of people traveling during the long weekend to be with family during the observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, PRC EMS teams have been on deployment since Oct. 27.

PRC noted that eight out of the 4,276 patients were transported to medical facilities.

The major cases included dizziness, body weakness, vomiting, possible fractured leg, seizure, and contusion on the forehead. Minor cases consist of dizziness, lower back pain, abrasion, sprained ankle, stomach pain, burn on hand, hypoglycemia, body weakness, high blood pressure, laceration, and headache.

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Meanwhile, Gordon commended the members of the EMS unit for a “job well done.”

“Because of our EMS Unit’s dedication day in day out, I believe that the Philippine Red Cross has more experience and a stronger understanding of EMS needs in the Philippines than any other organization,” Gordon added.

A total of 1,808 personnel were deployed to operate 303 first aid stations, 80 ambulance units, and seven emergency vehicles.

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Foot patrol units and roving units consisting of EMS personnel were also deployed within cemeteries.

The PRC also set up 38 Welfare Desks.

Meanwhile, PRC Secretary-General Dr. Gwen Pang said the humanitarian organization is “happy to provide EMS to our fellow Filipinos.”

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At the same time, Pang also encouraged every Filipino family, homeowners’ association, condominium corporation, and other group to “train in first aid, because first aid is crucial in increasing a patient’s survival during a medical emergency.”

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