DOH closely monitors health of people affected by typhoon ‘Ruby'

The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday said that it is conducting a close monitoring and assessment of the health condition of the people affected by typhoon "Ruby" (Hagupit), particularly those temporarily sheltered in evacuation centers.

DOH spokesperson Dr. Lyndon Lee-Suy said that prior to Ruby's expected impact, all DOH-retained hospitals and medical centers in the affected areas were directed to promptly render medical services.