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New Delhi, July 18, 2019 ;
The Health Secretary, Philippines has declared a National Dengue Alert due to the rapidly increasing number of cases observed in several regions, according to the DOH Statement on the Declaration of National Dengue Alert on 15th July. Among regions which have exceeded the epidemic threshold are MIMAROPA (Region IV-B), Western Visayas (Region VI), Central Visayas (Region VII) and Northern Mindanao (Region X). Some regions are being monitored after having exceeded the alert threshold.
In coordination with the National Disaster Risk Reduction management Council (NDRRMC), through Undersecretary Ricardo Jalad of the Office of Civil Defense, code blue alert is activated. DOH as lead agency will be convening the NCRRMC Health Cluster.
According to the press release, the most effective way to prevent dengue is still the 4S strategy: Search and destroy mosquito breeding places, Self-protective measures like wearing long sleeves and use of insect repellent, Seek early consultation on the first signs and symptoms of the disease and Say yes to fogging if there is an impending outbreak. “Dengue is preventable through the 4S strategy and early detection. Do the 4S and know its signs and symptoms,” Secretary Duque urged the public.
