Manila, March 3 -- The Provincial Health Office (PHO) of Bulacan on Monday issued an advisory regarding the activation of dengue fast lanes in all government hospitals in the province.

Under the advisory, state hospitals in the province were tasked to establish specific zones or lanes dedicated solely to the assessment and management of suspected dengue patients.

The hospitals were ordered to ensure an adequate supply of necessary medical equipment and medications, including intravenous fluids, diagnostic tools and essential medications, to effectively manage dengue cases.

The advisory also stated that hospitals should collaborate with local health authorities to inform the public about the existence and purpose of dengue fast lanes, w...