The Department of Health (DOH) reported a total dengue cases of 15,091 from July 13 to 26 on Saturday, August 16, marking a seven percent increase from the previous record while the treatment for dengue is still unspecified.
Based on the agency’s record, 14,131 dengue cases were tallied from June 29 to July 12 this year.
The DOH attributed the increase in dengue infections to the impact of Typhoons Crising, Dante, and Emong felt nationwide last month.
“Nananatili namang naka-alerto ang DOH sa mga kaso ng dengue sa bansa, at nananatiling aktibo ang mga dengue fastlanes sa mga DOH hospitals,” DOH said.
The agency urged the public to take advantage of breaks in the rain to clear potential breeding sites for mosquitoes, such as clogged canals, drains, flowerpots, and roof gutters.
“Samantalahin ang mga oras na hindi umuulan para maglinis ng mga lugar na pwedeng mapag-ipunan ng tubig tulad ng mga paso, alulod, baradong kanal at imburnal dahil dito nangingitlog ang lamok na Aedes aegypti na nagkakalat ng dengue,” they added.
They also encouraged households to keep containers dry and covered to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.
“Gawin ang taob, taktak, tuyo, at takip sa mga simpleng lalagyanan ng tubig na pinamamahayan din ng nasabing lamok,” the DOH advised.
The DOH advised that individuals experiencing symptoms such as fever, body ache, and dizziness should promptly seek consultation at the nearest health center or hospital.
“Kung sakaling makaranas ng lagnat ng dalawang araw at nakaramdam ng mga sintomas tulad ng pagpapantal, pananakit ng katawan, kalamnan, at mga mata, pagkahilo, at pagsusuka, agad na kumonsulta sa health center o magtungo sa mga dengue fast lanes sa mga DOH hospitals,” the agency said.
The DOH will maintain vigilance in monitoring dengue cases nationwide, ensuring that dengue fast lanes in DOH hospitals remain operational.
