Tag: dengue prevention
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Iloilo City Ramps Up Dengue Prevention Amid Rising Cases
Iloilo City is stepping up its efforts to combat the spread of dengue as cases continue to increase across the region. The City Health Office (CHO) has intensified its border surveillance to prevent the further spread of the disease. In a recent press conference, Dr. Mary Ann Diaz, the CHO’s officer-in-charge, revealed that from January…
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BuCor’s Urgent Action Plan to Combat Dengue Outbreak Among Inmates and Staff
In a decisive move to curb the escalating dengue crisis, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has announced a series of stringent preventive measures aimed at safeguarding both its personnel and the inmates under its care. BuCor Director General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. has given the green light to a comprehensive strategy proposed by CT/CSupt. Ma…
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Manila Intensifies Dengue Prevention Amid Rising Cases in Metro Manila
In response to a surge in dengue cases across the National Capital Region, the Manila city government has escalated its efforts to combat the disease. Mayor Honey Lacuna has issued directives to the Manila Health Department, local barangay officials, and district hospital leaders to enhance their dengue prevention strategies. The mayor emphasized the deployment of…
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Malaybalay City Enacts New Rules on Bamboo to Combat Dengue
In an effort to tackle the rising number of dengue cases, the Malaybalay City government in Bukidnon has introduced a new regulation on the use of bamboo. The ordinance, numbered 1050, was recently passed by the city council and aims to prevent the spread of dengue by controlling how bamboo is used within the city.…
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Davao City Ramps Up Dengue Prevention Initiatives
DAVAO CITY – In a concerted effort to curb the spread of dengue, the Davao City Health Office (CHO) is stepping up its preventive measures, calling on the community to take an active role in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds. Melodina Babante, who leads the CHO’s Tropical Disease Division, reported a rise in dengue cases to…
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DOH Allocates P10 Million for Medical Aid to Bicol Families Hit by Storm Kristine
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 5 (Bicol) has been actively distributing medical and logistical support to communities devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami, which struck in October. The DOH-5 has committed PHP9.92 million to aid the affected areas, providing essential supplies and services to those…
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