DOH-CARAGA, PROVINCIAL HEALTH TEAMS VISIT MHO-PROSPERIDAD AMID DENGUE CASE CLUSTERING

The Municipal Health Office of Prosperidad received today the Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (RESU) of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga, together with the Provincial Health Office-Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU) and the Provincial Department of Health Office, for a surveillance and assessment visit in response to the reported dengue cases in the municipality. While dengue cases have been recorded, the Municipality of Prosperidad continues to report no dengue-related deaths and a case fatality rate of 0%. Barangays Lucena, Patin-ay, and Poblacion were identified as areas with clustering of cases and are being closely monitored.

During the visit, the health teams recommended strengthening the implementation of the 4 O’Clock Habit, intensifying mosquito control and source reduction measures, and further expanding community-wide awareness and participation in dengue prevention. Ms. Lilanie Juera, Nurse II, and Ms. Aubrey Pepito, Nurse I, led the coordination of the visit under the supervision of Dr. Fritzie Marie L. Jala, Municipal Health Officer. The MHO continues to work closely with health authorities and communities to ensure that preventive measures are sustained and that dengue cases are promptly detected, managed, and contained. see more..

DIO: ROMELIN G. AGBAY