Philippines - 23 die due to dengue

THE Department of Health on Thursday reported that at least 23 people died due to dengue between January 1 and February 4 this year.

According to the agency’s monthly surveillance report, there were 4,753 dengue cases that were recorded in different sentinel hospitals nationwide during the period.

It noted, however, that the cases were actually 60.54 percent lower compared to the same period last year, when the department recorded 12,044 cases.

The health department said that most of the cases were from Region 3 (1,572 cases or 33.07 percent of the total victims), National Capital Region (1,018 or 21.42 percent) and Region 4-A (779 or 16.39 percent) with an age group of 11 to 20.

It added that most of the deaths came from Regions 2 (Cagayan Valley), 6 (Western Visayas) and Region 8 (CARAGA).

The agency attributed the dengue cases to the floods brought about by recent typhoons.

Moreover, the health department said that in Metro Manila the cities of Calookan, Manila and Quezon top the places with most number of dengue victims.

It said that to avoid the spread of dengue, the public must continue to maintain clean surroundings by ensuring that all possible mosquito breeding sites are destroyed or discarded such as empty softdrink bottles, bamboo husks, old tires and flower vases.

Also, the department advised the public, particularly those suspected of having dengue, to seek immediate medical consultation for proper case management.

Some of the signs and symptoms of dengue are high continuous fever lasting for two to seven days, nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, body weakness, bleeding from nose and gums and persistent red spots on the face, extremities and trunks.

Manila Times

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