DOH Hoists Code White Alert over 3 Regions for Quiapo Black Nazarene Activities

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday placed on Code White Alert all DOH-retained hospitals and Centers for Health Development in Metro Manila, Region 3, and Region 4A until January 10, to prepare for any eventualities or health-related incidents that may occur during the observance of the Feast of the Black Nazarene and Traslacion 2018 event in Quiapo, Manila.

A Code White Alert is declared when there is a mass gathering or national event and there is a possibility of emergency conditions that may need immediate medical attention as medical teams are on standby for immediate mobilization when needed.

Code White Alert refers to the readiness of hospital manpower like general and orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, internists, operating room nurses, ophthalmologists, and otorhinolaryngologists, to respond to any emergency situation.

During Code White Alert, emergency service, nursing, and administrative personnel residing at the hospital dormitory shall be placed on an on-call status for immediate mobilization.

The Health Emergency Management Staff operations center will also be on 24-hour duty on the said dates to monitor any health-related events.

Some 18.9 million devotees are expected to join 10-day Black Nazarene feast activities. (EPC/JCP/PIA-NCR)