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TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite -- As Cavite province is placed under a state of calamity due to the increase of dengue cases in 16 towns and seven cities, a provincial lawmaker on Wednesday appealed to Cavite constituents to conduct cleanups and fumigations in mosquito breeding sites.
Chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan’s (Provincial Board) committee on health, nutrition and population, Cavite 6th District Board Member Kerby Salazar underscored the need to close ranks to address the dengue outbreak in the province.
“I’m appealing to my fellow Caviteños to participate in the massive cleanup drive and fumigation to ensure the cleanliness of their respective localities,” Salazar said.
He noted that they have tapped the Liga ng mga Barangay (village league) to help mobilize village folks to carry out the Department of Health’s 4S strategy against dengue -- search and destroy mosquito breeding sites, secure self-protection, seek early consultation, and support misting/spraying to address the outbreak.
Salazar and the league’s provincial federation president and ex-officio provincial board member Paolo Crisostomo have sought the cooperation of the local government units for barangay assemblies and massive awareness campaigns, in close coordination with the provincial health office.
With the state of calamity declaration last week, Governor Juanito Victor Remulla immediately ordered the release of about PHP4 million for the purchase of blood supplies, intravenous fluids, diagnostics kits, and other medical supplies for patients.
Dasmariñas City has recorded the highest number of dengue cases with 913, followed by Bacoor City with 419 cases.
The provincial health office has directed all government and private hospitals in the province to designate a fast lane for dengue patients. (PNA)
