Spike in dengue cases triggers alert in Philippines


MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): When the start of the rainy season was officially declared last May 18, it was followed shortly by a warning from the Department of Health (DOH) against a rise in many diseases, including dengue.

Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the DOH is “taking proactive actions in preventing outbreaks and raising awareness to curb the surge in cases,” stressing that health officials were closely monitoring every disease trend.

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