As unprecedented flooding continues in Mindanao, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) underscored the urgent need to raise awareness of the increased transmission risks of Waterborne, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue (WILD) Diseases.
As unprecedented flooding continues in Mindanao, the Philippine Red Cross underscored the urgent need to raise awareness of the increased transmission risks of Waterborne, Influenza, Leptospirosis, and Dengue Diseases.Aside from humanitarian aid, the PRC also intensified the implementation of its health campaign across different PRC chapters in Mindanao.
PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Gordon reiterated the importance of preventive measures in restraining the transmission of WILD Diseases. “Maaring mapababa ang risk kung patuloy nating tutulungan at bibigyan ng kaalaman ating mga komunidad sa Mindanao sa kung paano maiiwasan ang pagkalat ng Leptospirosis, Dengue at iba pang waterborne diseases ,” he explained.
In addition to health campaigns, the PRC Health Services sent Doxycycline, a prophylactic agent used for the treatment of Leptospirosis, to Mindanao.
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