Public hospital in Ilocos Norte limits operation due to shortage of doctors

LAOAG CITY—A government-run hospital in Bangui town, Ilocos Norte is temporarily limiting its services beginning Monday, Sept. 13, due to the shortage of doctors.

In a public advisory, Bangui District Hospital said its emergency room would temporarily cater to life-threatening conditions, imminent delivery of pregnant women, and trauma cases.

Other patients were advised to seek treatment at the nearest health center in their villages or avail themselves of online consultation.

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