Mindanao health authorities warn of rising dengue cases

Health authorities in Mindanao have warned about rising dengue cases, especially with frequent rains creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) logged 624 new dengue cases from July 30 to August 13, bringing the total number of cases since January to 2,124.

Thirty people have died from dengue this year compared to zero fatalities during the same period last year; most patients are children aged 10 and below.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) urged residents to clean their surroundings and practice the 4S strategy against dengue: searching for breeding places, self-protection, seeking early consultation, and supporting fogging operations in hotspot areas.