Valenzuela reports 96% drop in dengue cases

The Valenzuela City government reported a significant decrease in dengue cases, marking a 96 percent reduction compared to the same period last year.

Weekly monitoring data from the City Public Information Office shows a steady decline in dengue cases, with 59 cases recorded between February 9 and 15 and only 13 cases between February 16 and 22.

The city government credits this improvement to strong citywide efforts, including the Department of Health's (DOH) 4S strategy which focuses on Search and Destroy activities in all barangays.

Intensive efforts have been particularly focused on the 10 barangays with the highest number of cases, contributing to the reduction in dengue incidence.

The City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) has not reported any deaths from dengue over the past month, further highlighting the effectiveness of these measures.

The City Health Office continues to monitor and evaluate prevention strategies to ensure they remain effective and responsive to community needs.