Dengue down by 27%

The Department of Health (DOH) Region 11 noted a 27% reduction of dengue cases in the Region compared to the previous month.

Based on the DOH data presented during a Media Forum at the Department of Health yesterday, dengue cases in Davao Region has gone down to 993 from 1264 cases in July.

“As of August 30, there had been a 27% reduction of the cases compared to the previous month,” said Engr. Antonietta Ebol, Dengue Prevention Control Program Coordinator of DOH 11 said.

According to the DOH, for the said period, Compostela Valley records 96 cases, Davao City has 627 cases with 1 death, Davao del Norte has 101 cases with 1 death, Davao del Sur has 62 cases with 1 death, Davao Occidental has 3 cases with 1 death while Davao Oriental has 104 cases with 2 deaths.

The deaths total to 6, while in July this year 15 deaths have been noted.

“Right now, we have an ongoing assessment for Dengue preparedness and response. We have dispatched team in Davao City throughout the hotspot areas,” Ebol updated.

We have already dispatched the mosquito nets to the said barangays.

She added that 3,000 kits of NH1 Dengue Rapid Test Kits are expected to arrive within the week.

Dr. Annabelle Yumang, the Regional Director of DOH Davao Region said they relaunched a campaign to curb the dengue cases following the declaration last August 6, the national Dengue epidemic.

“We also relaunched the 4 o’clock habit so we hope that this will be continued by the community,” Yumang said.