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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) – Noting on the rise of dengue cases every two years in Northern Mindanao, Department of Health-Research Epidemiology Surveillance, and Disaster Response Unit in the region calls for community’s involvement in controlling the spread of the disease. “We can’t do it alone, we need the people to imbibe and practice the 4S strategy in dengue prevention which stands for Search and destroy the possible breeding place of Aedes aegypti, Seek […]
by Mariëtte Le Roux PARIS, France (AFP) — European scientists announced Thursday they had found antibodies which attack Zika, a discovery they hope will pave the way for a protective vaccine against the brain-damaging virus. The antibodies — frontline soldiers in the immune system — “efficiently neutralize” Zika in human cells in lab dishes, and are also effective against its cousin virus dengue, the team reported. The discovery “could lead to the development of a […]
MANILA, April 27 — The Department of Health (DOH) discloses the latest coverage of Dengue School-Based Immunization which was started last 4 April 2016. As of 24 April 2016, a total of 204, 397 (73%) pupils were vaccinated out of 279,393 pupils with parents’ consent. A total of 362 cases of Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) from the three regions where the Dengue School Based Immunization Program were received. The top five common reactions were fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, […]
MANILA, April 19 – The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Department of Health (DOH) address fears and uncertainties as the WHO Strategic Group of Experts (SAGE) released its recommendation to administer the world’s first dengue vaccine. WHO SAGE is the principal advisory group to WHO for vaccines and immunization. It is charged with advising WHO on overall global vaccination policies and strategies, ranging from vaccines and technology, research and development, to delivery of vaccination […]
Looking into the dengue virus, chikungunya and Zika virus, videographics by AFP TV DENGUE, chikungunya and Zika come from the same family of viruses. They are transmitted by the ‘Aedes’ mosquito, Aedes aegypti and the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus. Ahedes aegypti is mainly found in the tropics, while the Asian tiger mosquito is found in both tropical and temperate climates, invading the Americas and even Europe. The three illnesses have several symptoms in […]
The global incidence of dengue has grown dramatically in recent decades. Because of this, about half of the world’s population is now at risk. Here are some of the tips for better monitoring and can let you know more about the general information on dengue and how to avoid and treat it. Infographics by: Dexter Magno Research by: Jasmin Monte & Mia Lydia Caragay
According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, dengue cases may increase due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Garin added that the public should be careful of the containers that will be used for water storage because said containers are possible breeding ground of mosquitoes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines (October 5) – Experiencing fever, severe headache, muscle cramps, vomiting, bleeding of the nose and gums, skin rashes and fatigue that will probably lead to death? It must be dengue. Dengue – also known as break bone fever – is an infection caused by mosquito bites. The infected female mosquitos that carry this disease is classified under the species of Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus.Many cases occurs in the tropical and sub-tropical regions. […]
Nagdeklara na ng state of calamity ang Bulacan dahil sa patuloy na pagtaas ng kaso ng dengue kung saan labing isa katao na ang nasawi sa nasabing lalawigan. Sa pamamagitan nito, magagamit na ng provincial government ang kanilang tatlumpu’t siyam na milyong calamity fund para gamiting pangtulong sa mga nabiktima ng dengue. Tinatayang aabot na sa 4,771 na dengue case ang naitala sa Bulacan mula Enero hanggang Setyembre ngayong taon, mas mataas umano ng dalawang […]
The Department of Health (DOH) announced that it will create dengue express lanes in public health care facilities. Said express lane is only activated during an increase in dengue cases in order to prioritize said cases and provide first line health service to dengue patients. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/mxqBTQ5Q_4s
The dengue cases in the Philippines reached a record 78, 000 from the period of January – September 2015, a dramatic increase compared to 67, 600 cases recorded for the same period last year. (Eagle News) (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/KubtNASnOx4
AUGUST 28 (CCTV) — The Indian capital of New Delhi reported 477 cases of dengue fever in August, the highest number since 2010, bringing the total number of cases this year to more than 530, according to local health authorities. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) have planned to start serological tests to identify prevalent strains of the virus this year. According to reports, New […]
