Melodina Babante, Head of CHOโs Tropical Division, during the ISpeak Media Forum, Jan 30 said that they have strengthened their initiatives on the search and destruction of possible mosquito breeding sites to curtail the cases of Dengue in the city.
She said that instead of relying on chemical interventions like fogging and misting activities, members of the community should be more proactive in searching and destroying of possible mosquito breeding sites.
โGina-intensify namo nga atoang himuon ang pagpanglimpyo sa palibot, katong ginaingon nato na part sa 5s nato nga search and destroy the possible breeding sites of Aedes mosquitos kay kana gyud ang pinaka-grassroot sa problema kung hugaw ang palibot dili lang Dengue nga sakit ang makuha sa community, โ Babante said.
She emphasized the role of the community in the fight against dengue, especially the responsibility of every individual in maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.
Mosquitoes like Aedes aegypti thrive in stagnant waters often found in containers, tires, and pots among others.
In 2024, the CHO Tropical Division recorded 7,089 confirmed dengue cases with 55 deaths. This is higher than the 2023 record of 6,784 cases.
Babante also shared that although several barangays have already heed their call to create their own Dengue Task Force, there are still a lot of barangays that are yet to comply with the City
Ordinance No. 0401-20, Series of 2020.
Under this ordinance, barangays are mandated to create their own Barangay Mosquito-Borne Diseases Task Force (BMDTF).
In 2024, 54 barangays already created their own BMDTF.
Babante said they have noticed a decrease in the number of dengue cases in barangays that have their own Dengue Task Force.
The CHO also continues to strengthen their Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns in barangays to educate the community on the 5S and the things that they can do to prevent the spread of Dengue.
Dabawenyos are also urged to maintain the cleanliness of their surroundings, and practice the 5S strategies including the searching and destruction of possible mosquito breeding sites, practice self-protective measures, seek early medical consultation, sustained hydration, and support activities like outdoor fogging and spraying. CIO
Melodina Babante, Head of CHOโs Tropical Division
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