The National Health Service (NHS) announced on Friday that public hospitals across the country have been fortified as a proactive response to the ongoing tropical wave, which has been causing persistent rainfall nationwide. This initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted and high-quality healthcare for the population during this period of heightened weather activity. Yocasta Lara, Director of SNS Hospital Centers, detailed that Emergency and Disaster Committees have been activated in hospitals under the Regional Health Services of Ozama, Valdesia, and El Valle, in alignment with the latest weather advisories. Health centers are intensifying their prevention and preparedness measures, which include thorough cleaning and maintenance of infrastructure, as well as the provision of essential medications, supplies, water, and cleaning materials. Additionally, security has been enhanced in emergency zones, with comprehensive inspections of power plants, water and fuel reservoirs, and the protection of critical medical equipment, computers, and documents. Hospital directors in the affected regions have been directed to commence medical shifts at 2:00 p.m. today. These concerted efforts underscore the NHS’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health, particularly during adverse atmospheric conditions that could pose significant health risks.
What measures are hospitals taking to deal with the effects of the tropical wave?
