BAGUIO CITY – This city logged 3,011 dengue cases from January 1 to August 1. Seven fatalities were recorded. The City Health Services Office (CHSO) said the first death was in February. The rest was recorded last month. The victims were a six-year-old girl, a nine-year-old boy, a...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The Department of Health (DOH) logged a nine percent increase in dengue cases in Region 2 or Cagayan Valley from January to July 20 compared to the same period last year. A senior health officer of the DOH-Region 2 said 3,115 dengue cases were recorded from January...
Photo from Pixabay By ELLALYN DE VERA-RUIZ The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, July 16 said the Philippines has experienced a significant increase in dengue cases this year, marking a 19 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Based on the latest DOH data, from Jan. 1 to June 29,...
The Department of Health (DOH) announced on Wednesday, July 3, that a new dengue vaccine could arrive in the Philippines this year. Photo from Pixabay In a pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) special interview with Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on PTV, he said that he spoke with Japan-based...
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...
