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DOH calls on all LGUs to clean up communities to prevent dengue infections from rising
The Department of Health (DOH) launched the "Alas Kwatro, Kontra Mosquito!" campaign nationwide on February 24, 2025, to intensify dengue prevention and control efforts.
Quezon City has declared a dengue outbreak, with Mayor Joy Belmonte reporting almost 2,400 cases and 76 barangays beyond alert or epidemic thresholds.
Sadly, 11 deaths have been recorded, including a four-year-old girl.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized the importance of cleanliness to curb dengue cases, warning that neglecting mosquito breeding grounds could lead to an increase.
He also noted the danger of secondary dengue infections becoming hemorrhagic and stated that an outbreak declaration requires confirmation from the DOH's epidemiology bureau.
The campaign encourages local governments to be proactive in eliminating potential breeding sites of dengue-carrying insects.
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