Over 2,000 health desks and first aid stations will be set up in the vicinity of key polling areas nationwide to address emergency health concerns of the electorate on Election Day, the Department of Health (DOH) announced 5 May. \r\n“As much as possible we are hoping to have a peaceful election. Services are provided to our voters as well as our volunteers during elections with free, timely, and effective medical assistance if need arises, which contributes to the safety and well-being of the general public,” Health Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin said 5 May. |