BAGUIO CITY – This city logged 940 dengue cases from January 1 to present, a 134 percent increase compared to the same period last year with 401. Mayor Benjamin Magalong has expressed concern over the sudden increase in dengue cases. The City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit reported that...
CEBU CITY – More than 7,000 dengue cases have been recorded in the first half of the year in Central Visayas. Dr. Eugenia Mercedes Cañal, regional epidemiologist of the Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7), said 7,132 dengue cases and 19 deaths were reported in Region 7 from January to...
More than 500 volunteers from the Muntinlupa City Government, partner agencies, and private companies conducted a simultaneous cleanup activity to prevent the spread of dengue. Under the “Dengue, ‘Di Pwede!” campaign, they collected over 110 sacks of solid waste from streets, canals,...
As it continues to monitor dengue cases in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public that no available treatment for dengue has been proven effective and backed by studies. (Photo from Pixabay) “There is currently no definitive treatment regimen for dengue,” said DOH...
Siling labuyo (Wikipedia) If you come across claims online that siling labuyo or Philippine chili pepper can cure the dreaded dengue fever, it's 100 percent baloney. Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, a former Department of Health...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, June 14, issued tips for the public to protect themselves from the dangers posed by dengue. Photo from Pixabay. An advisory was issued to raise public awareness, especially since dengue is a common disease during the rainy season. READ:...
(Department of Health) With no specific treatment available for dengue, the Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Thursday, June 13, about a circulating Facebook post claiming that bird’s eye chili, locally called “siling labuyo,” is a cure for the disease. The post claimed that...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, June 11, called for stronger vigilance against dengue by killing mosquitoes and eliminating their breeding grounds. Photo from Pixabay While it continues to observe a "plateau" in the epidemic curve of dengue cases in the country, DOH cautioned the public...
The Muntinlupa City government is encouraging residents in different barangays to join clean-up drives to prevent the spread of dengue. “Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is endemic to the Philippines. It affects people of all ages. Its severe form, dengue hemorrhagic...
CEBU CITY – More than 6,000 dengue cases have been recorded in the first five months of this year in Region 7 or Central Visayas, the Department of Health-Central Visayas (DOH-7) reported. The DOH-7 said that from January 1 to May 25 this year, 6,539 dengue cases with 16 fatalities were recorded...
BAGUIO CITY – The City Health Services Office reported that dengue cases here went up by 15 percent and may continue to increase as a result of the transition from El Niño the La Niña phenomenon. Dr. Donnabel Panes, CHSO medical officer, said dengue cases increased by 44 from 284 from January...
As isolated thunderstorms and rain showers become more frequent even before the rainy season is officially declared, the Department of Health (DOH) reported a slight three percent decrease in dengue case counts nationwide. (Photo from Pixabay) “Case counts dipped from 5,380 last March 24 to April...
