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Northern Samar hospital suspends admissions as patient numbers surge
The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman has halted new admissions after patient numbers exceeded facility capacity. Health officials are directing patients to seek treatment at alternative medical facilities with available services.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY — The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) in Catarman has suspended admissions due to overcrowding, the facility announced Saturday in a public advisory. The hospital reported 363 admitted patients, surpassing its maximum bed capacity and straining available resources. The advisory urged residents requiring medical treatment to approach other hospitals in the region that currently have available services. The decision reflects mounting pressure on healthcare infrastructure in the province as patient volume continues to rise. Officials did not specify the duration of the admission suspension or provide details on the circumstances driving the surge in patient numbers. The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital serves as a major medical facility for the province and surrounding communities in Eastern Visayas.