The Department of Health recommends that units closely monitor the developments of storm No. 3 on mass media, proactively and promptly respond to any developments of rain and storm.
Units must ensure absolute safety for patients, medical staff , medicines, supplies and equipment; proactively review and inspect facilities (pay attention to glass doors and shutters of rooms on high floors to take safety measures); strengthen protection against whirlwinds, floods and waterlogging, especially in units in low-lying areas with high risk of flooding.
Along with that, prepare human resources, materials, medicine, chemicals for flood and storm prevention, search and rescue; respond to the duty of on-duty, emergency duty 24/24, ready to receive and provide emergency aid to victims affected by rain and storm. Mobile emergency teams are always ready to respond when ordered.
The Department of Health also requested units to strengthen food safety and epidemic prevention during and after the storm, promptly report any unusual developments to the Department of Health for timely guidance.
Since May 2025, there have been many heavy rains causing localized flooding and landslides in some localities. It is forecasted that in the coming time, there will continue to be storms and many heavy rains.
Faced with this situation, in order to avoid interruption of medical work in response to natural disasters, the Hanoi Department of Health promptly issued many documents directing the implementation of medical work to guide disease prevention and control during and after floods, storms, and ensuring food hygiene and safety.
Source: https://nhandan.vn/trien-khai-cong-tac-y-te-ung-pho-con-bao-so-3-post895182.html
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