# DoH Prepares Hospitals for El Niño Patient Surge

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/18/2563972/doh-readies-hospitals-el-nio-patient-surge

The DOH is preparing hospitals for a patient surge from heat-related illnesses due to intensified El Niño. Personnel from other departments may be temporarily reassigned. Hospitals will focus on managing heat-related illness cases.

#elniño #health #hospitals #heat

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Created: 2026-10-17T17:21:39.613434+00:00

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Original source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/18/2563972/doh-readies-hospitals-el-nio-patient-surge