Senator Leila de Lima on Monday commended the courage and heroic act of nurses and other health care workers who safely evacuated and saved 35 babies from the fire incident at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) on Sunday morning.
The senator saluted the health workers, particularly the two nurses who “showed not only dedication in fulfilling their duties but also courage and genuine love for infants under their care, by not hesitating to go back to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to rescue the babies on ventilators.”
“Nurses Kathrina and Jomar of PGH, along with other health care workers, are blessings to the 35 babies, their families and the medical community. Dahil sa kanila, 35 sanggol na nangangailangan ng agarang atensiyong medikal ang nailigtas sa panganib,” she said.
“Despite the risks and dangers to their own lives, they did not hesitate to save these little angels who are under their care. Tunay kayong mga bayani! We salute and thank you for your sacrifices and dedication,” added De Lima.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), a fire of still undetermined cause, which lasted for five hours, struck a portion of PGH last May 16.
No one was hurt from the incident.
PGH spokesman Dr. Jonas del Rosario reportedly said the fire affected the nursery room for newborn babies. To date, 12 babies from the NICU were already transferred to nearby Sta. Ana Hospital while others were temporarily brought to the charity ward and the emergency room near the OB department.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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