The Davao City Health Office (CHO) on Monday urged Dabawenyos to hydrate and put sun protection gear to avoid heat strokes amid the sporadic weather conditions, with high temperatures recorded at peak hours during day time.
CHO Head Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon told Madayaw Dabaw that vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and children, must be given utmost attention.
“I-secure nato sila, kung pwede dili ipabulad sa init. [para sa tanan] magpondo and kung mugawas man protektahi ang imong lawas sa kainit, magpayong, whatever and mag hydrate mao na ang pinaka-importante pang combat sa heat (We should secure them, as much as possible do not let them stay too long under direct sunlight exposure, [for everyone] as much as possible stay indoors and if you go out, use sun protection such as umbrellas or shield of any kind, and always remember to hydrate because that is very important to combat the heat,” Ababon said.
Ababon said he was confident though that Dabawenyos will be able to adapt with the weather conditions because such a phenomenon is common in tropical areas such as the Philippines.
“Anad nata sa init,. ang mga tao are already empowered on how to deal with this heat (We are already used to this heat and the people are already empowered on how to deal with it),” Ababon said.
Ababon also advised those who are going to the beach to hydrate.
The CHO, in the last week of March, issued first-aid tips for those affected by heat stroke.
First is to move a person to a cool or shaded area; remove the additional layers of clothing that add to the body temperature; and apply cold compress.
For more health advisories and announcements, the public may visit the CHO’s official Facebook page. CIO
