There were 85,692 reported dengue cases nationwide based on the Department of Health's (DOH) data from the beginning of the year until July 22. This figure is 19 percent lower compared to the 106,517 cases reported during the same period in 2022. DOH revealed that Region IV-B recorded the highest...
The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Aug. 1, warned the public against waterborne diseases, particularly this rainy season. Other infections such as dengue, leptospirosis, and influenza can also be contracted through exposure to floodwaters. The health department advised refraining from...
According to the Department of Health (DOH)’s report, the Philippines has an average of 185,008 cases of dengue over a five year period of 2012-2016, and an average death count of 732. Meanwhile, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)’s recent data, as of April 29, a total of 39,947...
Infectious disease specialist Dr. Rontgene Solante said in a briefing on Tuesday, June 6, that lack of awareness of dengue symptoms and late consultation are among the leading causes of dengue-related deaths in the country. Photo courtesy of Pixabay "Napaka-importante ng awareness kung merong...
Despite the hot and humid weather in the country, the Makati City local government is already anticipating the coming rainy season and with it, the dengue season. According to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, the city government has already started its anti-dengue cleanup drives in the different parts...
Filipinos were reminded by the Department of Health (DOH) to check and clean possible mosquito-breeding sites as dengue is also prominent this dry season. Many people will think that dengue “would only happen during the rainy season. But that is not the case,” said DOH Officer-in-Charge and...
The Para ñaque City local government will conduct a synchronized clean-up drive and fogging activities on April 3 and 4 in the city’s six barangays with reported dengue cases. Mayor Eric Olivarez said the clean-up and fogging drives will be conducted at Barangays BF Homes in Samaploc Site...
Parañaque Mayor Eric Olivarez issued a memorandum on March 24 alerting the residents on the alarming increase of dengue cases in the city. The mayor issued the memorandum after 10 dengue cases were reported in the city from March 5 to18. Olivarez said the city has already reached the alert...
We have been so focused on wearing a mask, washing our hands, keeping a social distance to prevent the spread of Covid. Many may have forgotten the other guidelines that should be followed at about this time of the year when the rains – and the mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus –come. In the...
