DOH Declare Dengue Outbreak in Zamboanga City Due to Increasing Cases The authorities have declared a dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City after the dengue cases reached over 2, 000. Health Secretary Francisco Duque IIIÂ said that DOH-Region IX declared a dengue outbreak in Zamboanga City. 19 dengue patients have already passed away due to the mosquito-borne … Read more
Barangay Captain Release Bullfrogs Instead Of Cane Toads in Esteros BARANGAY CAPTAIN – The Barangay Captain in Old Balara mistakenly released bullfrogs in esteros instead of cane toads to halt the spread of dengue mosquitoes. A few days ago, the barangay captain at Balara, Allan Franza, released at least 1000 bullfrogs in their esteros to … Read more
Duterte Open to Use of Controversial Vaccine Amid Spike in Dengue Cases DUTERTE – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said that he was open to the return of dengvaxia amid the national dengue alert. Dengaxia vaccine was launched during the term of former President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III. However, it was removed to the market after … Read more
Noynoy Aquino III Backs Dengvaxia Use Amid Dengue Outbreak DENGUE – Former President Noynoy Aquino III supported the return of dengvaxia amid dengue outbreak. One of the most common diseases in the Philippines in dengue. Most of the victims are young children. They experience symptoms such as vomiting, muscle, fever, nausea and skin rashes. The … Read more
Dengue Outbreak Declared in Iloilo City ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City is now under a dengue outbreak following the high records of the number of patients. During the rainy season in the Philippines, one of the diseases that are rampant is dengue fever or dengue. It is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause recurring … Read more