Be on guard against dengue fever, all Mandaue City barangays urged

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — All 27 barangays of Mandaue City were urged to activate their Dengue Task Force to prevent a rise in dengue cases during the rainy season.

The City Council approved during its session on Monday, June 22, a resolution that asks barangays to begin implementing interventions to reduce dengue fever.

City Councilor Raul Kevin Cabahug, chairman of the Committee on Health, introduced it.

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He observed that Mandaue City has recorded a high number of dengue cases in previous years, making early intervention necessary.

Preventing dengue fever in Mandaue

Data from the City Health Office showed that from January to June this year, the city recorded 198 dengue cases. In 2025, Mandaue City recorded a total of 520 dengue cases. Most of the cases involved children and senior citizens.

Nationwide, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 26,817 dengue fever cases from January to March 14 this year. This represented a 65 percent drop from the 76,433 cases in the same period in 2025.

“We need to be proactive….activate the dengue task force. Sugdan na ang angay nga i-implementar ug pagbantay aron maprevent nato ang dengue cases sa dakbayan sa Mandaue,” said Cabahug. (Let’s start implementing what’s needed and be watchful so we can prevent more dengue cases in Mandaue City.)

Mandaue’s dengue prevention measures

Under existing ordinances, each barangay and the city government already have Dengue Task Forces. Cabahug said the resolution seeks to ensure these groups are activated and prepared to carry out prevention programs.

The task forces are expected to conduct information and education campaigns. They also need to monitor areas with stagnant water that could serve as mosquito breeding grounds.

Cabahug also cited a city ordinance approved during his previous term as councilor that allows authorities to penalize property owners who fail to clean up stagnant water on their premises.

Children most vulnerable

Data gathered and all measures the barangays enforce are coordinated with the City Health Office.

Cabahug stressed the importance of taking preventive action before dengue cases increase, especially with changing weather patterns that may affect the timing and intensity of rainfall.

Proactive measures are necessary to protect residents, particularly children and infants, who are among the most vulnerable to severe dengue infections, the councilor added.

While there is no treatment for the vector-borne disease, its symptoms such as fever, rash, abdominal pain, and nausea can be managed.

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