Prolonged flooding in Bulacan province, northwest of the Philippines’ capital city of Manila, continues to damage critical infrastructure and displace thousands of people. Calumpit and Hagonoy municipalities have been especially hard-hit, leaving homes, roads and health facilities submerged—some for days and others for weeks—while disrupting access to healthcare.
“The impacts of flooding extend far beyond damaged homes and infrastructure,” explains Erwin Nacuray, Country Director for International Medical Corps in the Philippines. “Standing water and poor sanitation can fuel the spread of waterborne diseases, while damaged roads and overwhelmed health facilities make it harder for people to access essential medical care when they need it most.”
Working closely with local authorities and health workers, International Medical Corps has deployed mobile medical teams (MMTs), supplies and equipment to Calumpit and Hagonoy—bringing a lifeline to flood-affected communities. Our MMTs provide primary healthcare, nutrition, mental health, and water, sanitation and hygiene services. We are conducting outreach work in coordination with the country’s rural health units (RHUs).
International Medical Corps has been operating in the Philippines since 2013. Our dedicated teams have responded to multiple disasters, including the recent earthquake in Sarangani province. Learn more about our work in the country.
