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GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Cases of dengue fever decreased by about 65% during the first half of the year, but local health staff advised residents to remain vigilant in the continuation of the rainy season continues. of the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) of the City Health Bureau showed that registered cases of dengue fever in the city's 26 barangays only reached 405 of January to June. The figure was significantly lower than the 1,145 cases reported during the same period last year.
CHO recorded a total of seven deaths in the first half of 2017 due to complications caused by mosquito-borne disease. Barangay Fatima recorded the highest number of cases with 62, followed by Calumpang with 52 and Labangal with 49.
The CESU leader, Dr. Mely Lastimoso, urged residents on Wednesday not to be complacent and to stay vigilant. "To date, our cases of dengue are on the rise, which is expected because of rainy days," said Lastimoso in a television interview Patrol Soccsksargen.
She advised residents, particularly those in villages and vulnerable communities, to continue to regularly clean up possible breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes. She also told the public to take the necessary steps to strengthen their immune system against dengue, as well as other diseases.
"It is also important to have a medical examination with a doctor from the first fever," said Mr. Lastimoso.
CHO has partnered with barangay councils and local schools to ensure ongoing awareness against the disease and the conduct of regular clean-up activities in local communities.
Municipal health staff also tour public and private schools. educate students, students, and school staff on various measures against dengue fever.
The campaign focuses on the Department of Health's Dengue 4S strategy which focuses on "the search and destruction of mosquito breeding sites; ensure self-protection; seek early consultation; and withstand fogging and spraying in hot places. " (PNA)
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