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Legarda urges action to curb rising dengue cases in PH
Senator Loren Legarda is urging local government agencies and citizens to take action against the rising dengue cases in the Philippines.
She highlighted that poorly managed waste can create ideal breeding grounds for mosquitoes, especially during the rainy season.
Legarda called for the elimination of stagnant water sources and the responsible disposal of trash to prevent disease outbreaks.
She implored the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to properly implement the Philippine Clean Water Act and the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, both of which she authored.
These laws designate local government units with the responsibility of managing waste and water quality to protect public health.
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The Department of Health (DOH) launched the "Alas Kwatro, Kontra Mosquito!" campaign nationwide on February 24, 2025, to intensify dengue prevention and control efforts.
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Calabarzon leads the Philippines in dengue cases with 10,759 recorded as of February 22, 2025.
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The Department of Health in Ilocos Region (DOH-1) is urging local government units and agencies to intensify efforts against dengue by conducting daily mosquito-breeding site elimination activities at 4 p.m., a practice known as the '4 o'clock habit'.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is concerned about a significant rise in dengue cases in nine local government units (LGUs) across Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Metro Manila, with eight more LGUs expected to declare an outbreak.
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The Department of Health (DOH) reported a five percent decrease in new dengue cases nationwide, attributed to increased public awareness, clean-up drives, and misting in hotspot areas.
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