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MANILA – Kinumpirma ng Department of Health (DOH) ang ulat na may outbreak ng diarrhea sa Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

“DOH Davao Center for Health Development Regional Director Dr. Annabelle P. Yumang, confirms reports of diarrheal cases in Barangay Butuan, Municipality of Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.”

Ayon sa tanggapan, nakarating sa kanila ang report ni Mayor Jason John Joyce nitong umaga at agad nagsagawa ng imbestigasyon.

Batay sa resulta ng inisyal na pagsisiyasat, 34 na pasyente ang naka-admit sa Tomas Lachica District Hospital kabilang na rito ang isang pasyente na namatay.

“There are 25 who are being closely monitored in the community,” ayon sa press release ng opisina.

Isa sa tinitingnan ng mga opisyal na sanhi ng outbreak ay ang kontaminadong tubig.

Nagpadala na raw ng team ang Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit (RESU) para kuhanan ng specimen ang apektadong barangay.

Katuwang ng RESU sa imbestigasyon ang Municipal Health Office, at Provincial Health Office.

“Mayor Joyce assured Regional Director Yumang that everything is under control and there were no new patients reported last night.”

“The Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit’s (RESU) Head, Dr. Cleo Fe Tabada is in close coordination with the Municipal Health Officer, Dr. Amparo Lachica for the initial investigation and rapid assessment of the area, health status of the families affected, needs of the health facilities and the entire community.”

Sa ngayon nag-abot na raw ng tulong ang regional office ng DOH, tulad ng mga gamot at intravenous fluids sa ospital.

“Jerry cans for water storage and chlorine granules were also provided to the affected barangay. A team is closely coordinating with the Local Government Unit for any additional assistance needed.”

Kaugnay nito, ipinaalala ng Health department sa publiko ang kahalagahan ng ligtas na inuming tubig at paghuhugs ng kamay laban sa banta ng diarrhea.

Hinimok ng ahensya na i-report agad sa pinakamalapit na ospital ang mga makakaranas ng higit sa tatlong beses na pagdudumi.

“If anyone is experiencing three or more loose or liquid stools per day, this must be reported immediately to the nearest facility for immediate health interventions.”