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DENGUE cases in Cebu City are on a downward trend following a peak in early September, according to Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia. The total reported cases reached 2,995 as of Oct. 19, 2024, according to data from the Cebu City Health Department .During a press conference at the City Hall on Monday, Oct. 21, Garcia revealed that the highest number of cases was recorded in the first week of September, with 365 cases reported between Sept.1-8. The dengue cases decreased to 256 on Sept. 9-15.
Daisy Villa, head of the Cebu City Health Department, reported to the City Council on Oct. 16 that out of the 2,831 cases recorded up to Oct. 3, 941 were confirmed while 1,890 were suspected cases. The city has also reported 17 dengue-related deaths, with 11 confirmed and six suspected.The CHD has implemented the “5S” dengue prevention campaign, which includes search and destroy, secure self-protection, seek early consultation, support vector-control measures, and sustain hydration.
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