The Department of Health (DOH) has warned that dengue cases may rise with the onset of the rainy season and is urging the public and local government units (LGUs) to intensify mosquito control efforts to prevent a potential surge.
Mar 11, 2025 09:06 AMThe Department of Health is calling on the public and local government units to strengthen mosquito control measures to curb the spread of dengue, warning that cases may increase as the rainy season approaches.In a statement on Tuesday, March 11, the DOH warned that cases could spike as soon as the rains begin although dengue cases dropped by 10 percent from Feb. 2 to 15 compared to Jan. 19 to Feb. 1 .
According to DOH Secretary Ted Herbosa, efforts should be made now to prevent Aedes mosquitoes—the primary carriers of dengue—from finding breeding grounds ahead of the rainy season, as they can multiply quickly in standing water.“Samantalahin natin ang panahong ito para masiguro na walang pamumugaran ang lamok na Aedes pagdating ng tag-ulan. Tandaan, mabilis magparami ang lamok basta may tubig silang pamumugaran ,” he said.“Ang Aedes ay maaaring mangitlog ng abot isandaang kiti-kiti.
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