DOH declares national dengue epidemic Full story:
NATIONAL EPIDEMIC. Health Secretary Francisco Duque, defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana, science secretary Fortunato dela Pena and NDRRMC Executive Director Ricardo Jalad launch Deng-Get Out. Photo by Darren Langit/Rappler
According to the DOH, 622 people have died due to dengue as of July 20 this year. These deaths came from the 146,062 dengue cases from January to July – a number 98% higher than the recorded incidence during the same period last year. Based on DOH data, Western Visayas had the highest number of cases, with 23,330 for the first 7 months of the year. This is followed by, Zamboanga Peninsula with 12,317, Northern Mindanao with 11,455, and Soccsksargen with 11,083.
Duque also continued to urge the public to observe the 4S strategy, which they said is the most effective way to prevent dengue. The strategy consists of the following:Self-protective measures like wearing long sleeves and use of insect repellentSay yes to fogging if there is an impending outbreak
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