by Analou de Vera, Manila Bulletin
The Philippines continue to see a rise in dengue cases as it already recorded more than 118,000 cases since the start of this year.
A total of 118,526 dengue cases across the country were already logged from Jan. 1 to Aug. 6, as shown in the latest data of the Department of Health (DOH).
This figure is 153 percent higher compared to the 46,761 dengue cases reported during the same period last year.
Most of the dengue cases were recorded in Central Luzon with 21,242, Central Visayas with 11,363, and Metro Manila with 10,937.
Deaths related to dengue also stood at 399. This is higher compared to the 167 fatalities recorded during the same period last year.
Most of the deaths were logged in Central Visayas with 68, Western Visayas with 51, and Central Luzon with 41.
The DOH continuously reminded the public to practice the 4s strategy against dengue.
These 4S strategy consists of: search and destroy mosquito breeding places, secure self-protection, seek early consultation, and support fogging/ spraying only in hotspot areas where increase in cases is registered for two consecutive weeks to prevent impending outbreak, the DOH said.
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