With the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Health (DOH) is renewing its call for Filipinos to join the fight against dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
At the “Alas Kwatro Kontra Mosquito” event held at the Antipolo National High School in Antipolo City last week, the DOH said helping combat dengue cannot get any more simpler than by applying the “4T” method or the Taob (flip), Taktak (shake/spill), Tuyo (dry), and Takip (cover) of all potential mosquito breeding sites.
“We need to continue what we have started in dengue prevention. We need to apply the “4T” method from the houses to the barangay and in the schools because mosquitoes change their habitats,” said Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa.
He said such actions are necessary, especially with the rainy season having been officially declared earlier this month by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).
“Often we see the rise of dengue cases when it rains. We have to prevent this by intensifying vector control,” said Herbosa.
Based on the latest DOH data, there were 6,720 dengue cases recorded between May 11 to 24.
This is an increase of six percent compared to the 6,192 dengue cases recorded from April 27 to May 10.
This is an increase of six percent compared to the 6,192 dengue cases recorded from April 27 to May 10.
“There is an observed increase in dengue cases in the past weeks but are considered as manageable,” said the DOH.
Dengue is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes to people, and is more common in tropical countries.
