CEBU CITY, Nov. 18 (PNA) — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) medical personnel, who set up a mobile hospital for victims of super typhoon Yolanda in Bogo City in northern Cebu, has decided to further expand their services to the rest of northern Cebu and nearby surrounding islands.
The decision to expand the operation is in cooperation with the Cebu provincial government.
Hundreds of people benefited from the medical services rendered by the IDF medical team who have, among others, delivered a baby and restored one man’s vision after a nail hit his left eye during the typhoon.
Since Friday, the Israeli hospital has served about 150 patients a day.
A total of 25 doctors, 20 nurses and 15 medical technicians operate under big moss green tents.
They will stay for three weeks.
“So far, we’ve treated complicated wounds, patients who needed sedation and also addressed eye problems,” Col. Guy Levin said.
The medical group will leave behind medical supplies, medicines and some equipment to the Severo Verallo Memorial District Hospital in Bogo City when they leave.
Residents from nearby towns line up outside the compound waiting to avail of the free medical attention.
By 6 p.m. the facility is shut down to conserve energy since they are relying on gas-powered generators.
“We have ECGs, x-rays, ultrasounds and laboratories and these all need electricity,” said Dr. Hadar Maram.
Bogo City Mayor Celestino Martinez Jr. said they are trying to reach out to other towns in north Cebu.
“This hospital will not only cater to nearby towns, it will cater to the whole northern Cebu,” said Martinez. (PNA)