The Department of Health (DOH) today reported that approximately P 1.4 billion will be needed to repair health facilities damaged by typhoon Yolanda to prevent spread of diseases, including maintenance medications for hypertension, heart diseases, and diabetes.
Health Secretary Enrique Ona disclosed that 432 health facilities were damaged in MIMAROPA, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, and Eastern Visayas. Mostly damaged were barangay health stations (296), rural health units (97), hospitals (38) and the DOH Eastern Visayas regional office. Total damages were estimated at P1.17 billion.
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