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DOH warns public vs rainy season illnesses
As the rainy season begins, the Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public to stay vigilant against diseases that are spread commonly during this time.
Among the diseases is dengue, which is transmitted by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water.
In Barangay Communal, Davao City, the local government has intensified its anti-dengue campaign, resulting in zero reported cases since January 2025, from one case in 2024.
'Ang trabaho sa field naa mi toktok kulob time to time naga-respond mi especially pananglitan naay gikalintura even prospected ginapaadtuan na namo na,' Barangay Communal Chairman Mark Galvez said.
Davao City has recorded 7,089 dengue cases and 55 deaths in 2024, compared to the 6,784 cases and 52 deaths in 2023.
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes dengue as a "mosquito-borne viral infection causing a severe flu-like illness and, sometimes causing a potentially lethal complication."
Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pains, nausea, and rashes. A person with dengue may experience the symptoms four to 10 days after a mosquito bite.
If symptoms occur, individuals are urged to consult a doctor immediately.
DOH urged the public to follow the '4T strategy' (taob, taktak, tuyo, takip) to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.
Aside from dengue, DOH is also warning the public about other rainy season illnesses, including water-and food-borne diseases, influenza-like illnesses, and leptospirosis.
State weather bureau PAGASA has already declared the start of the rainy season due to the southwest monsoon or Habagat. —GMA Regional TV
