Davao pushes early detection campaign for dengue as cases decline
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -Davao's dengue cases have dipped in the first half of this year as compared to last year, with 1,682 cases and 12 deaths recorded from January to…
Dr. Gerna Manatad, DOH XI’s assistant regional director, said the number of dengue cases in the region reached its peak in August but dropped in the third week of September. (Kath Cortez/davaotoday.com)
Davao Region’s dengue cases doubled from last year
The Department of Health Region (DOH) XI reported that dengue cases have significantly increased largely affecting schoolchildren or those aged 10 and below.
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Davao Region records 28 dengue-related deaths in first half of 2023
The Department of Health (DOH)-XI has recorded a total of 28 deaths due to dengue from January to June this year.
ANTI-DENGUE CAMPAIGN. Engineer Antonietta Ebol (left), Dengue Program manager of the Department of Health, says they are reviving the 4 o’clock habit both in public schools and government offices during the Kapehan sa SM, Monday in Davao City. The campaign which heightens during the rainy season involves class and work stoppage at 4 PM to look for possible breeding sites of dengue-carrying mosquitos and destroying these by cleaning up. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
Risks of dengue rising in rainy months
by Davao Today With the rainy months here, the risk of dengue is on the rise. While the public was advised to continue practicing defense measures such as putting up…
ANTI-DENGUE CAMPAIGN. Engineer Antonietta Ebol (left), Dengue Program manager of the Department of Health, says they are reviving the 4 o’clock habit both in public schools and government offices during the Kapehan sa SM, Monday in Davao City. The campaign which heightens during the rainy season involves class and work stoppage at 4 PM to look for possible breeding sites of dengue-carrying mosquitos and destroying these by cleaning up. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)
2012 dengue cases in Sto. Tomas at 279
By MART D. SAMBALUD
Davao Today
According to the 2012 Dengue Suspects Surveillance Report released by the Provincial Health Office, Sto. Tomas town ranked fourth among the eleven municipalities and cities in Davao del Norte. Out of the 279 documented cases, the report cited, 26 were classified with Dengue Fever while 12 were classified with dengue haemorrhagic fever.