Inanunsyo ng National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) nitong Linggo, Agosto 23, na kasalukuyan nang puno ang kanilang establisyemento dahil sa pagdagsa ng kaso ng leptospirosis at mga pasyente sa kanilang Emergency Room (ER).
“The National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) informs the public that, due to the current surge in leptospirosis cases and high patient volume in the Emergency Room (ER), the hospital is currently operating at full bed capacity,” abiso ng NKTI.
Anila, upang mabigyang prayoridad ang mga pasyenteng nangangailangan ng emergency care at admission, pansamantala nilang lilimitahan ang walk-in admissions.
“To prioritize patients requiring emergency care and admission, walk-in admissions will be subject to limitations until further notice, with priority given to patients requiring urgent and critical medical interventions,” saad ng NKTI.
Para naman sa mga pasyenteng nangangailangan ng elective o non-emergency admission, inaabisuhan ang mga ito na makipagtulungan sa kanilang doktor at ikonsiderang lumipat sa iba pang healthcare facilities na may bukas na kapasidad para tumanggap ng karagdagang pasyente.
“Patients seeking elective or non-emergency admission are advised to coordinate with their attending physician and consider other healthcare facilities with available bed capacity to avoid prolonged waiting times,” saad ng NKTI.
“We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding,” dagdag pa nila.