What measures are hospitals taking to deal with the effects of the tropical wave?

The National Health Service (NHS) reported on Friday that public hospitals have been reinforced as a preventive measure against the effects of an active tropical wave that continues to generate rain across much of the country, ensuring timely care for the population.

The director of SNS Hospital Centers, Yocasta Lara, explained that the Emergency and Disaster Committees were activated in the hospitals corresponding to the Regional Health Services of Ozama, Valdesia, and El Valle, following the weather warnings issued.

He explained that health centers are carrying out prevention and preparedness efforts, including cleaning and maintaining infrastructure, as well as providing medications, supplies, water, and cleaning materials. Security has also been reinforced in the Emergency areas, with inspections of power plants, water and fuel reservoirs, and the safeguarding of medical equipment, computers, and documents.

Likewise, hospital directors in the regions above were instructed to begin medical shifts today at 2:00 p.m.

With these actions, the National Health Service reaffirms its commitment to providing citizens with continuous, quality care, especially during atmospheric events that could put the population’s health at risk.