At least 21 people have died from dengue in Misamis Oriental as of January to July 28, 2024 with the province seeing a rise in the number of cases.

According to the Provincial Health Office (PHO), the number of cases reached 2,065 as of July 28.  

The town of Claveria has the most cases with 262, followed by Gingoog City with 210 and Tagoloan with 182.  

According to the Regional Epidemiology Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit (RESDRU) of the Department of Health-Northern Mindanao (DOH-10), the rains experienced in the province may have contributed to the increasing number of dengue cases.

“Panahon sa ting-ulan naa tay WILD disease, water bourne and food bourne diseases, influenza like illness and leptospirosis ug ubanniini ang dengue mao na gitawag sila ug WILD,” RESDRU DOH-10 OIC Cluster Head, Jasper Kent Ola, said.  

Health authorities have intensified the campaign against dengue by going around each barangay to monitor children who are experiencing symptoms.  

DOH-10 urged the public anew to practice the 5S habit against dengue, which include search and destroy, self-protection, seek early consultation, support fogging, and sustain hydration.  

“Atong wagtangon ang possibleng mabalayan o ma-itlogan sa mgalamok ilabi pa sa mga butang nga mapundohan og tubig,” Ola added.