Dengue deaths in Neg Occ up by 67 percent
A total of 49 dengue fatalities from January 1 to August 24 were recorded by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) in Negros Occidental, an alarming 67 percent increase compared to the data last year.
Antique forms dengue task force
The provincial government of Antique has formed a special task force to lessen the numer of dengue cases in the province after a huge spike of deaths were reported this year.
Aklan investigates rising dengue deaths
The Aklan Provincial Health Office will start its investigation into the reported 20 dengue-caused deaths this year.
BFAR defends distribution of “mosquito fish” to fight dengue
The BFAR doubled down on their decision to distribute and use mosquito fish to fight dengue in the city after receiving criticisms from various groups
Westmincom soldiers donate blood for dengue patients
The blood donations came from personnel of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Tactical Operations Wing-Western Mindanao, the Army’s 74th Infantry Battalion, and Universidad de Zamboanga students.