Imus City steps up anti-dengue drive amid over 250 reported cases

LUCENA CITY – The Imus City government in Cavite has recorded 259 dengue cases, prompting the intensification of its program to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and help curb the spread of the disease.

According to a report posted on the city’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, Imus had tallied 180 confirmed dengue cases, 42 probable cases, and 37 suspected cases.

The latest figures showed a slight decline from the 263 cases reported on July 1, which included 180 confirmed, 44 probable, and 39 suspected cases.

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Dengue is caused by a virus transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Common symptoms include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and skin rashes.

Severe cases may lead to life-threatening complications, including persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, bleeding, blood in bodily excretions, and breathing difficulties.

Health authorities stress that early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical in preventing serious complications and deaths.

Through regular advisories on social media, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) has been encouraging residents to make mosquito control a daily habit.

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“Be part of the fight against dengue. Clean your surroundings every day at 4 p.m. Remove potential mosquito breeding sites in your yard and nearby areas,” the CDRRMO said in Filipino.

Under the campaign, residents are encouraged to conduct daily “search-and-destroy” activities at 4 p.m. by inspecting their homes and surroundings for stagnant water where dengue-carrying mosquitoes breed.

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Authorities said the late afternoon also coincides with one of the periods when Aedes mosquitoes are most active.

The Department of Health (DOH) has been promoting the “4 o’clock habit” since 2013 as part of its nationwide dengue prevention campaign, particularly during the rainy season when mosquito populations typically increase./coa

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