Tag: Fireworks Safety
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Elderly Man Fatally Injured by Firecracker, DOH Reports Surge in Incidents
In a tragic incident reported by the Department of Health (DOH), a 78-year-old man from Central Luzon passed away due to injuries sustained from a firecracker explosion. The incident occurred when the senior citizen ignited a Judas Belt on December 22. Despite receiving medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries on December 27, exacerbated by…
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Elderly Man Dies from Firecracker Mishap, DOH Reports Surge in Injuries
In a tragic incident reported by the Department of Health (DOH), a 78-year-old man from Central Luzon passed away due to injuries sustained from a firecracker explosion. The incident occurred when the senior citizen ignited a Judas Belt on December 22. He was admitted to the hospital with multiple injuries and succumbed to his condition…
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DOH Urges Safe and Healthy Holiday Celebrations in Western Visayas
The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development (DOH WV CHD), in collaboration with the Iloilo City Health Office, has launched the Ligtas Christmas 2024 campaign to promote safe and healthy holiday festivities. On December 19, 2024, officials emphasized the importance of vigilance against health risks during the festive season. Dr. Ma. Femie…
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DOH Urges Safe and Healthy Christmas Celebrations in Cordillera
The Department of Health in the Cordillera region has once again emphasized the importance of safe holiday celebrations as Christmas approaches. In a recent online briefing, Jef Tamongdong, a health education and promotion officer from DOH-Cordillera, stressed that every life is precious and should be protected during the festive season. She encouraged the public to…
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Western Visayas Health Department Initiates Early Campaign Against Fireworks
In a proactive move to ensure a safer holiday season, the Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health Development kicked off its ‘Iwas Paputok’ campaign in Iloilo City on November 8, 2024. The initiative, part of the broader ‘Ligtas Christmas’ advocacy, aims to reduce the risks associated with fireworks during festive celebrations. Recent statistics…
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