Oil spill from tanker poses health risks – DoH

Oil spill from tanker poses health risks – DoH

In response to the oil spill caused by the sinking of MT Terranova in Limay, Bataan, the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DoH-CHD) Calabarzon reminds residents to exercise caution as oil spills pose significant risks to public health, causing harm through direct physical contact and by contaminating food sources and habitats. Following the declaration of a state of calamity in several areas in Cavite, including Rosario, Noveleta, and Kawit, the office of Cavite 1st District Rep. Jolo Revilla called an emergency response meeting with Kawit Mayor Angelo Aguinaldo, Noveleta Mayor Dino Chua, Rosario Vice Mayor Bamm Gonzales, municipal agriculturists and representatives from the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office to address the situation and to prepare for the distribution of aid to all affected fishermen. The lawmaker also delivered P55 million worth of cash assistance and family food packs for nearly 15,000 registered fishermen in the district who were affected by the declaration of the no-catch zone due to the oil spill.

EPA PHOTOS

LINK TO FULL ARTICLE:
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/08/02/regions/oil-spill-from-tanker-poses-health-risks-doh/1961369

Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe
Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net

Follow us:
Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook
Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram
Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter
DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion

Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital

Check out our Podcasts:
Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify
Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts
Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic
Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer
Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein

#themanilatimes
#worldnews
#philippines
#oil
#health