MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals in Marikina City are now operating beyond its full capacity with patients being referred to medical facilities in neighboring areas, Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro said Monday.
“An hour ago, I was informed again that we are operating beyond the capacity of our hospitals here in Marikina. So, patients are now lining up to have an opportunity to be admitted to hospitals,” Teodoro said in an interview on ABS-CBN News Channel.
“So we need to refer patients outside of Marikina, hospitals outside of Marikina. Especially in Antipolo, we’re referring patients now in Antipolo and in nearby municipalities and cities adjac…
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