Camanava LGUs intensify fight vs dengue

The cities of Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela have started their initiatives to mitigate the rise of dengue cases.

In Valenzuela City, the local government has reported that they have recorded at least 273 dengue cases from 1 January to 31 January alone. This is 101 percent higher than the same period last year, in which only 136 cases were recorded.

Despite not identifying the exact barangays, at least 10 communities were identified by the local government in which most cases were logged.

A thorough clean-up drive has been prioritized by the local government which included potential areas in which Aedes Aegypti — a dengue-carrying mosquitoes can breed.

The local government of Malabon City reported that Barangay Longos recorded the highest number of dengue cases with 29, while one case each was reported in Barangays Flores, Acacia, Muzon and Bayan-Bayanan.

Among the city’s initiatives include the conduction of clean-up operations in key areas with high dengue cases, and waste collection in the city roads and waterways.

Meanwhile, Navotas City logged 18 confirmed dengue cases, with Barangay Daanghari having the highest number of cases with 13.

Based on the report from the Navotas City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, residents within the 10 to 14-year-old age group log the highest number of dengue cases with 13 cases for females and, 21 cases for male.

The city has already conducted thorough clean-up drives and misting operations especially in areas with high larval index.

Over at Caloocan City, the City Health Department is still conducting dengue validation cases, however, Mayor Dale Gonzalo Malapitan has instructed them to validate dengue cases and to intensify fumigation efforts.