MANILA — The Department of Health (DoH) in the Philippines has reported a concerning rise in fireworks-related injuries (FWRI), with 23 new cases recorded on Wednesday (27 Dec 2023).
Since monitoring began on December 21, the total number of FWRI has reached 75.
The DoH highlights that 40 percent of cases are from the National Capital Region (NCR), 12 percent from Central Luzon, and 8 percent from Ilocos Region.
Alarmingly, 96 percent of incidents occurred at home and in the streets, predominantly affecting males ranging from 6 to 55 years old.
The injuries were primarily caused by the use of illegal fireworks, including boga, plapla, five-star, and goodbye Philippines.
The report includes details of two new amputations resulting from pla-pla incidents involving male teenagers who lost their fingers.
As the festive season continues, health authorities emphasize the need for caution to prevent further FWRI incidents.
(IAmigo/MNM)
