CEBU CITY – The Department of Health (DOH) has strengthened its Health Line inquiry service where the public can call before going to the hospitals in Cebu.
Those who are
experiencing Covid-19 symptoms or other ailments can call the DOH-Central
Visayas emergency numbers 411-6900 and 0967-2219120, said DOH-7 Director Dr.
Jaime Bernadas and urged the public to utilize the Health Line before going to
the hospitals.
He said the emergency
Health Line will allow the public to inquire about health-related services or
emergencies needing referral and coordination. This service is especially
helpful in situations in Metro Cebu following the spike in active Covid-19
cases. The Health Line service would provide guidance on which hospital the
patients could go to for consultation and treatment.
“The role of our One
Hospital Command or the Health Line is very critical. We urge the people to
call these numbers so they’ll be guided which hospitals and emergency rooms
have vacancies,” Bernadas said.
The DOH-7’s 24/7 emergency health line was first launched in August last year to aid both the public and hospitals in emergency cases during this time of the pandemic. Bernadas assured the public that they have enough personnel who can take the phone calls 24 hours and seven days a week. (Carlo Lorenciana)
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