The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, that it has prepared health emergency personnel and commodities as Super Typhoon Inday entered the Philippine area of responsibility.
DOH activates emergency response teams
In a social media post, the DOH said its Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) and concerned Centers for Health Development (CHDs) are on alert. Regional Health Emergency Response Teams (RHERTs), Philippine Emergency Medical Assistance Teams (Pemats), and hospital response teams are on standby for immediate deployment if necessary.
The DOH has also prepositioned essential health emergency commodities in priority regions. These include emergency medicines such as antibiotics, analgesics, antihypertensives, oral rehydration salts (ORS), and respiratory medicines; medical supplies; hygiene kits; water purification commodities like Aquatabs and Troclosene Sodium; drinking water containers and jerry cans; nutrition commodities including MUAC tapes and micronutrient supplies; and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (Wash) equipment such as portable water storage, water purifiers, and Wash kits.
Code White Alert raised
The DOH raised the Code White Alert effective immediately. Under this alert, the DOH Operations Center is on 24/7 watch for rapid response to affected communities. “We will ensure the prompt and uninterrupted delivery of health services to communities potentially affected by the typhoon,” the DOH stated.
Super Typhoon Inday entered the Philippine area of responsibility on Wednesday morning, July 8. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Inday has a low chance of making landfall but may enhance the southwest monsoon.
