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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

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ESTERO-CLEANUP

Arra Perez

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/171981590309620210601-mmda-creek-cleanup-GC-VU2A2356.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="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"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">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. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA -- The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a &quot;slight increase&quot; in dengue cases amid the rainy season. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Based on the agency&#x27;s data, &quot;the number of cases have started climbing slightly by around 10%&quot;-- from 5,547 cases listed last May 5 to 18, 2024 to 6,082 cases from May 19 to June 1.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;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,&quot; it said in a press release. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">All regions saw cases rise in the May 5 to June 1 period except for five: NCR, CALABARZON, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, and Caraga. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;The DOH continues to monitor and assess the situation to implement necessary measures and interventions,&quot; the agency said, detailing its &quot;4S&quot; strategy.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The &quot;4S&quot; 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.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The health department acknowledged various initiatives done in other countries, such as Singapores&#x27; Project Wolbachia where bacteria in mosquitoes is used to disrupt dengue transmission.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;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,&quot; the DOH said. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">For his part, Health Sec. Ted Herbosa highlighted &quot;collective and sustained action&quot; as a solution to dengue. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;The rise in cases this year is still early and much can still be done,&quot; he said in a statement, urging local governments to &quot;lead the way&quot; in fighting dengue.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">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 </span><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/25/medical-experts-ask-fda-to-approve-vaccine-for-dengue-1725"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/25/medical-experts-ask-fda-to-approve-vaccine-for-dengue-1725">dengue vaccine</a></span><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> in the country.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">A number of doctors also believe that Filipinos are &quot;ready&quot; to accept vaccines, coming from the COVID pandemic and past controversies that hounded the Dengvaxia vaccine.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">To date, there is no specific medicine to cure dengue and only its symptoms can be treated. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/16/tawa-tawa-guava-siling-labuyo-don-t-cure-dengue-doh-official-1324"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/6/16/tawa-tawa-guava-siling-labuyo-don-t-cure-dengue-doh-official-1324">READ: Tawa-tawa, guava, siling labuyo don&#x27;t cure dengue — DOH official</a></span></div>

<p>The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a "slight increase" in dengue cases amid the rainy season.</p>

The Department of Health (DOH) has recorded a "slight increase" in dengue cases amid the rainy season.

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Dengue cases up as DOH asks public to search, destroy mosquito breeding grounds

Arra Perez,

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Published Jul 01, 2024 02:48 PM PHT

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