City Health Office (CHO) officials said Thursday the local government has doubled its groundwork against dengue cases amid a moderate uptick in cases.
Dr. Ted Yu, CHO medical officer, said since early May, cleanup drives have been initiated in various barangays as part of the National Dengue Awareness campaign this month.
“Rest assured, we will conduct a series of activities this June which includes our blood-letting program for our dengue just in case we need blood, in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross,” Yu said in a media briefer.
Dr. Joselito Retuya Jr., the city epidemiologist, said the 362 dengue cases recorded in the first quarter of 2022 were 160 cases higher compared to the first quarter in the previous year.
Retuya said the city's largest village, Barangay Carmen, remains the area with the highest number of dengue cases this year, tallying 53 cases in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Mayor Oscar Moreno acknowledged the importance of preparation in the fight against dengue, noting the expected increase in cases with the onset of the rainy season.
Yu urged the public to strengthen the “5S strategy” to fight the possible surge of dengue cases amid the ongoing threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).
The 5S strategy consists of search and destroy mosquito-breeding sites, self-protection measures, seek early consultation, support fogging for impending outbreaks and sustain hydration.
Source: Philippines News Agency
