DoH logs 4 new firework-related injuries

The Department of Health last Saturday reported four new cases of fireworks-related injuries, bringing the total caseload to eight.

Based on the Health department's latest fireworks-related injuries report, four more cases of fireworks-related injuries occurred over 24 hours.

The new cases were all boys aged 8 to 12 years, who were victims of both illegal and legal fireworks.

Of the total number of cases of fireworks-related injuries, three used "boga," two used Piccolo, while the remaining used 5-star, Baby Dynamite and Goodbye Philippines.

On Friday, the DoH reported the first four cases of fireworks-related injuries ahead of the New Year revelry.

The agency reiterated its call on local government units to organize community fireworks displays to discourage the public from procuring and using fireworks themselves.

It also reminded the public, particularly the parents, to monitor the activities of their children and prevent them from using fireworks.

"Police, mayors and barangay captains can stop the sale and use of illegal fireworks and promote community fireworks display instead of household use," said the DoH.

"Parents should watch over their children and lead by example by using noise-making alternatives," it added.

The DoH also stressed that on orders of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the agency will take care of trauma and injuries; however, the family and community is still the best place to start saving lives.