00:00The Department of Health issued updated guidelines on how to avoid and move against the severe effects of heat in the city.
00:08This is also based on the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marquez Jr.
00:12At the same time, DOH ordered all DOH units, including the Department of Retained Hospitals and Health Facilities
00:20such as the new Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services Centers to implement the main strategy.
00:27This includes the preparation of facilities and health workers, public health,
00:33setting up cooling centers, climate-resilient health infrastructure,
00:38and early detection and monitoring of heat-induced diseases.
00:43Always be aware of the Heat Index Forecasts in your area.
00:47Wear light-colored clothing.
00:51Always drink water and avoid heat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
00:58For emergencies, please call 911-1555 or 143.
01:05DOH DM-2025-0114 orders all DOH units, including the Department of Retained Hospitals and Health Facilities
01:15such as the new Urgent Care and Ambulatory Services Centers to implement the main strategy.
01:25This includes the preparation of facilities and health workers, public health,
01:31setting up cooling centers, climate-resilient health infrastructure,
01:34and early detection of heat-induced diseases.
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