The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration has compiled relevant information on Novel Influenza A(H1N1), based on the latest DOH advisories and guidance from authoritative sources, such as WHO and the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to help overseas workers make informed decisions on this public health concern.
OWWA is taking this step, and others, such as disseminating relevant information and installing hand sanitizer dispensers at its central office premises, as the Department of Health (DOH) bolstered its mitigation efforts in anticipation of more A(H1N1) cases in the country.
On June 11, 2009, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6 in response to the ongoing global spread of Novel Influenza A(H1N1), which indicates that a global pandemic is underway.
Because of the local spread of Influenza A(H1N1), cautionary measures are no longer limited to persons who have undertaken international travel, but should likewise be observed by those who may have been to places within the country where community outbreaks have been recorded.
Here are a few useful links:
OWWA Primer On Influenza A(H1N1)
DOLE guidelines for H1N1 prevention in workplaces
1-2-3, Keep RP Flu-Free (DoH Pamphlet for Travel)
CDC Influenza A(H1N1) Guidance for Flight Crews and for Cruise Ships
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DOH designated Referral Centers
National Referral Center
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Tel No. 809-7599
Sub-national Referral Center
A. Luzon and Metro Manila
San Lazaro Hospital
Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. (02) 732-3776 to 78
Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue, Quezon CIty
Tel. No. (02) 924-6101 / 924-0707
B. Visayas
Vicente Sotto Medical Center
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032)-253-9891 / 254-0057
C. Mindanao
Davao Medical Center
Bajada, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-6574
Satellite Referral Hospitals: Regional Hospitals/Medical Centers of 16 regions
Mariano Marcos Memorial Hosp. and Medical Center
Batac, Ilocos Norte
(077) 792-3144; 792-5002; 792-5051
Cagayan Valley Medical Center
Tuguegarao, Cagayan
(078) 844-3789; 844-1410; 844-0033; 0917-9356201
Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
San Fernando, Pampanga
(045) 961-3921; 961-3380; 961-3363
Batangas Regional Hospital
Batangas City, Batangas
(043) 723-0911; 980-1743
Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital
Legaspi City, Albay
(052) 483-0016; 483-0015; 480-0635; 483-0808
Western Visayas Medical Center
Mandurriao, Iloilo City, Iloilo
(033) 321-1797; 321-0638; 321-2841
Western Visayas Regional Hospital
Bacolod City
(03) 433-2697 435-1591 loc. 241
Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center
Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City
(053) 321-133; 321-3129; 321-2816; 325-8438
Zamboanga City Medical Center
Zamboanga City
(062) 991-2934
Northern Mindanao Medical Center
Cagayan de Oro City
(08822) 728-829; 723-735
(088) 858-4064
(0917) 950-4287
(0918) 534-5333
Cotabato Regional and Medical Center
Cotabato City, North Cotabato
(064) 421-2192; 421-2340 local 103
Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
Baguio City
(074) 442-3165
Caraga Regional Hospital
Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
(086) 231-7090; 826-2459; 826-3157
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