The Department of Health (DOH) has deployed medical teams to Bogo City, Cebu, following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Tuesday night.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated that the first batch of the emergency response team originated from the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) in Cebu City.
Also, the DOH Cebu South Medical Center (CSMC) deployed medical teams on Wednesday, not only in Bogo City but also in nearby areas.
The DOH Centers for Health Development (CHDs/ regional offices) in Central and Eastern Visayas have reported back and are now coordinating with their regional counterparts of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
‘The DOH advises all in affected areas to heed all instructions and advice from their local government units, and to brace for possible aftershocks,’ the DOH said.
Meanwhile, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has mobilized its ambulances from Cebu, Bogo, and Masbate to assist those affected by the earthquake.
The PRC said that its volunteers continue to respond on the scene to provide essential medical care.