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Dengue cases up as DOH asks public to search, destroy mosquito breeding grounds
Workers from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Manila’s Department of Public Services (DPS), and “River Warriors” from Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (PRCMO) join forces during an Anti-Dengue, Clearing Operations and Estero Clean-up at the Estero Tripa de Gallina in San Andres Bukid, Manila on June 1, 2021. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File
Workers from the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Manila’s Department of Public Services (DPS), and “River Warriors” from Pasig River Coordinating and Management Office (PRCMO) join forces during an Anti-Dengue, Clearing Operations and Estero Clean-up at the Estero Tripa de Gallina in San Andres Bukid, Manila on June 1, 2021. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a "slight increase" in dengue cases amid the rainy season.
MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a "slight increase" in dengue cases amid the rainy season.
Based on the agency's data, "the number of cases have started climbing slightly by around 10%"-- from 5,547 cases listed last May 5 to 18, 2024 to 6,082 cases from May 19 to June 1.
Based on the agency's data, "the number of cases have started climbing slightly by around 10%"-- from 5,547 cases listed last May 5 to 18, 2024 to 6,082 cases from May 19 to June 1.
"While there have only been 4,689 cases reported from June 2 to 15 as of this update, the DOH cautions that this number may still change due to incoming late reports," it said in a press release.
"While there have only been 4,689 cases reported from June 2 to 15 as of this update, the DOH cautions that this number may still change due to incoming late reports," it said in a press release.
Data also show 77,867 cases have been recorded from January 1 to June 15 -- up by 15 percent compared to the same period last year which saw 67,576 cases.
Data also show 77,867 cases have been recorded from January 1 to June 15 -- up by 15 percent compared to the same period last year which saw 67,576 cases.
All regions saw cases rise in the May 5 to June 1 period except for five: NCR, CALABARZON, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.
All regions saw cases rise in the May 5 to June 1 period except for five: NCR, CALABARZON, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga.
"The DOH continues to monitor and assess the situation to implement necessary measures and interventions," the agency said, detailing its "4S" strategy.
"The DOH continues to monitor and assess the situation to implement necessary measures and interventions," the agency said, detailing its "4S" strategy.
The "4S" covers: search and destroy mosquito breeding grounds such as removing stagnant water and containers; self-protection such as using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants; seek early consultation for symptoms; and support fogging or spraying in local hotspot or outbreak areas that registered a rise in cases.
The "4S" covers: search and destroy mosquito breeding grounds such as removing stagnant water and containers; self-protection such as using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants; seek early consultation for symptoms; and support fogging or spraying in local hotspot or outbreak areas that registered a rise in cases.
The health department acknowledged various initiatives done in other countries, such as Singapores' Project Wolbachia where bacteria in mosquitoes is used to disrupt dengue transmission.
The health department acknowledged various initiatives done in other countries, such as Singapores' Project Wolbachia where bacteria in mosquitoes is used to disrupt dengue transmission.
"However, the World Health Organization (WHO) Vector Advisory Group as referred to by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) recommends that pilot tests for this technology should involve rigorous and independent monitoring and evaluation," the DOH said.
"However, the World Health Organization (WHO) Vector Advisory Group as referred to by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) recommends that pilot tests for this technology should involve rigorous and independent monitoring and evaluation," the DOH said.
For his part, Health Sec. Ted Herbosa highlighted "collective and sustained action" as a solution to dengue.
For his part, Health Sec. Ted Herbosa highlighted "collective and sustained action" as a solution to dengue.
"The rise in cases this year is still early and much can still be done," he said in a statement, urging local governments to "lead the way" in fighting dengue.
"The rise in cases this year is still early and much can still be done," he said in a statement, urging local governments to "lead the way" in fighting dengue.
Earlier, some medical experts urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fast track the approval of application of manufacturers for the rollout of a dengue vaccine in the country.
Earlier, some medical experts urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fast track the approval of application of manufacturers for the rollout of a dengue vaccine in the country.
A number of doctors also believe that Filipinos are "ready" to accept vaccines, coming from the COVID pandemic and past controversies that hounded the Dengvaxia vaccine.
A number of doctors also believe that Filipinos are "ready" to accept vaccines, coming from the COVID pandemic and past controversies that hounded the Dengvaxia vaccine.
To date, there is no specific medicine to cure dengue and only its symptoms can be treated.
To date, there is no specific medicine to cure dengue and only its symptoms can be treated.
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