June 3, 2009
by: striker_jem
Butuan – Dengue cases from January to May rose by 9% compared to last year, this was revealed by the Department of Health Caraga Regional office.
The number of cases for the first 5 months of the year rose to 230 compared to last year’s 211.
Dengue incidents in Surigao City were the highest followed by Agusan del Sur and Butuan City.
According to DOH-Caraga, in terms of ages of those who were stricken with the disease, it ranged from 5 to 84 years old but more than half of the cases belonged to the 0 to 10 years age group.
Data also showed that 4 died of dengue.
Relative to these, DOH Regional Director Leonita Gorgolon activated its health personnel and coordinated with the local government in taking preemptive measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Campaign against dengue were also intensified through implementation of the Search and Destroy, wherein its key strategy in dengue control is to tackle the root of the problem, which is to deny Aedes mosquitoes the place to breed.
Communities were also encouraged to adopt a multi-pronged approach to control dengue.
“The main thrusts in our approach are preventive surveillance and control, public education and community involvement”, said Director Gorgolon.
On June 5 DOH-Caraga will launch the Dengue Awareness Month in Surigao City with the theme: “Puksain ang Kiti-Kiti, sugpuin ang Dengue”.
- Upward movement of police officers soon
- 500 dengue cases recorded
- All set for Week of Peace
- Malls tighten security vs 'bukas kotse'
- New cop head warns police vs vices, abuses
- RTC 12 to handle case vs Italian
- Agusan Tribes in Trouble Anew Due Mining Conflict; Tribal Leader Cries Death Threat
- Barangay Katangawan is National Awardee for Most Outstanding Lupong Tagapamayapa
- Stronger Efforts Pushed Towards Ensuring Security, Sustainability of Investments in Mindanao
- Lawmaker holds motorcross competition
- Lumad Evacuees Return Home, CHR de Lima Probes Violations
- Military chief accused of politicking
- Pag-Ibig notes 10% hike in housing loan
- GRP, MILF Peace Panels brave odds, declare continuity of peace negotiation
- NorMin posts rise in coco production
Subscribe to this comment's feed
