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Tzu Chi relief actions in Philippines for Typhoon Durian victims - Update 1

On the first of the three day relief efforts in Albay province, Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines continuing relief actions for the Typhoon Durian victims have benefited over 1,300 families and 1,000 patients on the 12th December.

Although some delivery trucks were temporary hindered by the muddy road, Philippines Tzu Chi volunteers were still able to held distributions in Busay and Tagas in in Daragan city. In total 1,331 families benefited.

In the free clinics hosted by Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA), surgeries and doctors treated cases of open wounds and flu-related illnesses. 37 cases were treated by TIMA surgeries, while internal medicine doctors treated 615 cases and 438 cases were treated by paediatrics.

Nearly a hundred Manila Tzu Chi volunteers were mobilised for this relief efforts: 69 volunteers and 25 TIMA volunteers from various medical institutions.

Philippines Tzu Chi volunteers continue to call for participation of the general public in forms of donation or participation in helping the Typhoon victims.

For more information, please contact:

Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines
1000 Cordillera St. corner Lubiran St. Bacood Sta. Mesa, Metro Manila, Philippines
TEL:63-2-714-1188?63-2-714-2288 FAX:63-2-714-1188

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