Dengue cases drop significantly in Alabel

By CHARITO ANSAGAY

 

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 25, 2013) - After a series of interventions done in most affected areas in Sarangani to eradicate dengue, barangay Alegria had a significant drop in dengue cases.

 

From the time the barangay declared a state of calamity, Morbidity Week 27 has 29 cases. Morbidity week 28 fell to 7 cases and as of Morbidity Week 29, released on July 22, Alegria reported zero case.

 

According to the Provincial Health Office (PHO), this was the result of the continuous information dissemination to residents on dengue, clean up drives, integrated residual spray and the application of the larvicide called Sumilarv.

 

However, Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon said residents should not stop implementing these steps to fight dengue.

 

There are still some barangays in other municipalities like in Maasim reported to have dengue cases.

 

According to PHO and Municipal Epidemiology Surveillance Unit, the intervention continues.  Some of the recommendations are the 4 o’clock habit, Operation Taub/Kulob, self-protection method like using mosquito nets and screens, and the application of the larvicide.

 

In the early stage of fever, it is already advised to have your loved ones checked by a physician. For more news and updates, please visit the <a href= http://www.sarangani.gov.ph/ > Province of Sarangani </a> (Charito Ansagay/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)