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Dapat maging handa ang mga lokal na ahensya sa halalan, ayon kay Rep. Wilbert Lee, sa pagdadala ng mga medical personnel sa mga voting hubs.

Deployment Of Medical Teams At Polling Hubs Urged Amid Extreme Heat

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With election day less than a week away, AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee reminded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Department of Health (DOH) to ensure the deployment of adequate medical personnel in polling precincts to attend to voters who may suffer from heat-related illnesses.

Lee issued the call as the country continues to experience scorching temperatures, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) posting several warnings in recent days as the heat index in several areas reached dangerous levels.

“The extreme heat we are currently experiencing is not just uncomfortable — it is dangerous, especially for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions who will go out and vote,” the lawmaker said in a news release on Tuesday.

Lee said that while it is crucial to ensure a secure and orderly election, the welfare of voters must also be prioritized, particularly in areas with high voter turnout and limited access to healthcare facilities.

According to the Comelec, over 68 million voters are expected to participate in the upcoming midterm national and local elections.

“We understand that the Comelec already has contingency plans in place, but we urge them to include, or at the very least strengthen, provisions for on-site medical assistance in coordination with the DOH, local government units, and the Philippine Red Cross,” Lee said.

“Their presence could be the difference between life and death for some voters, especially those who are frail or medically compromised.”

The party-list group also reminded voters to take personal precautions to protect themselves from the scorching heat on election day. It urged the public to stay hydrated, wear light and breathable clothing, and bring umbrellas or hats. (PNA)