Hospitals, health workers told to brace for weather-related emergencies
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has put the health sector on high alert as heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the country from September 25 to 27. Hospitals, provincial health offices and health workers have been told to prepare emergency response measures and remain ready for rapid deployment if floods or landslides occur.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Safety has instructed the health sector to stay on high alert for weather-related emergencies.
- Provincial health ministries, the Department of Health Services, health science academies and federal hospitals have been told to activate emergency response mechanisms.
- Health workers must remain reachable at all times, including public holidays, and be ready for immediate deployment.
- Provincial Health Emergency Operation Centers have been directed to operate round the clock and monitor the weather situation closely.
