Officials say that from January to August alone, over 1,500 Davao residents were affected by dengue, which is more than the 1,052 cases reported during the same period in 2022
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – Health authorities in Davao City have stepped up efforts to fight a surge in the number of dengue fever cases in the city, blaming the increase on many residents’ reluctance to seek medical help.
Babante told local broadcaster DXDC on Tuesday, September 19, that there were 28 deaths, mostly four to seven-year-old children, during that period. Others would simply resort to self-diagnosis, believing that their symptoms are just ordinary fevers that can be treated with home remedies, unknowingly putting patients’ lives at risk.
The barangay task force can play a critical role in halting the spread of dengue by identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, she explained. They can also monitor residents for signs of infection and use this information to apply early interventions to prevent dengue from spreading further.
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