The City Health Office (CHO), through its Tropical Disease Prevention and Control Unit, has reported a decline in dengue cases in Davao City.
From January to May 31, the CHO logged 1,682 dengue cases, a noticeable decrease compared to the 1,942 cases recorded from January to June 1 last year.
The CHO also continues to implement a range of interventions to minimize dengue transmission. As of June 2, the office has conducted surveillance in 18,258 houses, in addition to the 761 households that received Targeted Outdoor Residual Spraying (TORS) and Targeted Indoor Residual Spraying (TIRS).
It also executed fogging operations in 78 communities, carried out 152 information and education campaigns, distributed 5,792 dengue kits, and completed 373 search-and-destroy activities to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
The CHO’s data state that barangays reporting the highest dengue cases include Bucana, Buhangin Proper, Talomo Proper, Tibungo, Calinan Proper, Catalunan Grande, Tigatto, Bunawan Proper, Panacan, Matina Crossing, Cabantian, Maa, Sasa, Catalunan Pequeño, Mintal, Barangay 19-B, Lubogan, Bago Gallera, Sto. Niño, and Daliao.
CHO Head Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon attributed the lower dengue case numbers to the city’s comprehensive public awareness campaigns and strict enforcement of preventive measures.
He also highlighted that while Davao City previously had only five Mosquito-Borne Disease Task Force (BMDTF), it now boasts 52 task forces, demonstrating the city’s strengthened grassroots response.
He also urged Dabawenyos to maintain cleanliness in and around their homes, emphasizing that simple acts of discipline and vigilance are crucial in preventing the proliferation of mosquito breeding sites. CIO
