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The Department of Health Western Visayas Center for Health and Development has reported a troubling rise in dengue, with 360 new cases and one death recorded in the region from June 16 to June 22, 2024.
A 36-year-old man from Antique became the latest victim, succumbing to the disease last June 22, according to the DOH medical bulletin. This raises the total number of fatalities in the region to 10. Among the provinces, Iloilo recorded the highest number of new cases with 135, followed by Negros Occidental with 65, Aklan with 53, Guimaras with 47, Capiz with 31, and Antique with 29 cases.
In response to the surge, the DOH is urging the public to strictly implement the 4S strategy: Search and Destroy mosquito breeding sites, Secure self-protection measures, Support fogging and spraying in hotspots, and Seek early consultation when symptoms arise.
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