The Health Command Post which was already fully-operational during the opening of the Kadayawan on Friday (August 5) will provide emergency medical coverage during the whole duration of the festivities.
The group is responsible for the delivery of first-aid and medical emergency response to ensure the health and safety of the 50,000 people estimated to join the Kadayawan activities.
Dr. Jebbee Palec, commander of the Health Command Post told the City Information Office (CIO) that the group is made up of health personnel from the CHO and the Davao City Central 911.
The Central 911 will also be deploying teams from its Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), and Fire Auxiliary Services (FAS) units.
Palec said medical teams and ambulances deployed in the Kadayawan activity areas will be on standby for any medical emergency. CHO physicians, nurses and nursing aides will be on rotation for the entire duration of the Kadayawan celebration.
The team will also be responsible for the setting up of medical stations for each Kadayawan activity. Medical stations manned by CHO’s healthcare personnel will treat and manage ambulatory cases, while urgent cases requiring hospital-based care will be transported via Central 911’s ambulance.
The Command Post is also tasked to set up a triage scheme for the streamlined assessment of “individuals needing medical emergency attention.”
Other units from the safety and security cluster are tasked to coordinate with the CHO to closely monitor the observance of the minimum public health standards all throughout the festivities.
The Dabawenyos are continuously reminded to wear face masks and sanitize hands regularly.
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