DOH, BFP to Inspect Boarding Houses, Dorms and Schools

LEGAZPI CITY , May 21- The Department of Health (DOH) will intensify its inspection in all educational institution throughout Bikol region starting 2nd week of June to ensure health school environment.

The DoH sanitary inspectors will also conduct strict inspection to canteens and even ambulant vendors.

The department is also ready to launch the "Brigada Eskwela" starting June 1 to ensure the cleanliness of all schools.

Albay provincial health officer Dr. Luis Mendoza on the other hand, said that health personnel will be conducting consultation with ambulant vendors and school canteens to make sure that they sell nutritious and clean food.

He also urged school and barangay officials to make their respective institution free from mosquito to avoid possible dengue outbreak specially this school year and rainy season.

On the other hand, the Bureau of Fire and Protection (BFP) provincial offices in Bikol region will conduct simultaneous inspections in all dormitories and boarding houses in preparation for the upcoming school opening in June.

The inspection intends to ensure the safety of the students and abate fire hazards and other related emergencies.

BFP has also requested the support and cooperation of barangay officials in the implementation of the Fire Code of the Philippines, also appealing to the owners to secure business permits before they operate their own businesses. (PNA)