Bacolod Hospital Overwhelmed by Surge in Pediatric Respiratory Cases
Bacolod City's Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital has issued a public health advisory due to a significant increase in pediatric respiratory illnesses, overwhelming its emergency department and straining resources.
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