The Watchers
June 21, 2023
At least 628 displaced persons have fallen ill in evacuation centers following the eruption of the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines, according to a report released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
The eruption of the Mayon Volcano, the Philippines’ most active volcano, has led to an unexpected health crisis among the displaced persons taking shelter in evacuation centers. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) confirmed on June 19, 2023, that at least 628 individuals aged between 2 to 64 years old have contracted various illnesses, including fever, coughs, colds, gastroenteritis, acute respiratory infection, and skin disease.