San Juan launches citywide cleanup drive to combat dengue

San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora launched a citywide cleanup drive on March 1 to combat rising dengue cases.

The initiative involves eliminating mosquito breeding sites through proper waste management and ensuring waterways and drainage systems are not clogged.

In response to increasing dengue cases in Metro Manila, a simultaneous cleanup drive was carried out across all 21 barangays.

Mayor Zamora directed the City Environment and Natural Resources Office to launch a year-long 'Gawad Kalinisan' contest to encourage sustainable cleanup efforts.

This inter-barangay contest, open to all 21 barangays, will award P200,000 to the cleanest barangay in November.

The contest will focus on regular clean-up drives, solid waste management, dengue prevention measures like larviciding, and community education.

The Department of Health (DOH) has reported over 10,000 dengue cases in the National Capital Region (NCR), a 206 percent increase.

DOH Assistant Regional Director Karen Fernandez urged residents to assist the government in fighting the disease.