Bernadas: Cleanliness still the best prevention vs dengue infection

Futch Anthony Inso 07/16/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The declaration of a national dengue alert is not a cause for alarm. Dr. Jaime Bernadas, director of the Department of Health in Central Visayas (DOH-7), said that the alarm was raised to…

12 Cebu areas top CV list with dengue cases, deaths

Carmel Loise Matus 08/19/2016

DOH-7 to roll out dengue rapid test kits to health centers With Cebu City and 11 other cities and towns in Cebu province dubiously contributing to Central Visayas’ ranking as the No. 4 dengue hotspot in the…

Dengue up in Cebu

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/27/2016

Dengue fever  cases in  Cebu province continue to increase despite the hot weather. From January to March this year, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) recorded 729 cases and 12 deaths attributed to dengue, or  190 percent higher…

Japan sees 1st local dengue case in over 60 years

AP 08/27/2014

TOKYO—Japanese health authorities have reported the first locally transmitted case of dengue fever in the country in more than 60 years. The ministry said the case occurred in Saitama, a prefecture adjacent to Tokyo. Local media reports…

Dengue cases in Central Visayas down

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 05/21/2014

The regional office of the Department of Health (DOH-7) reminded the public to remain vigilant against dengue whenever they stock up on water during  summer. “Even if it’s not the rainy season, people should be careful about…

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