DOH TIES UP WITH DEPED, DSWD, DILG IN BRIGADA KALINISAN PARA SA KALUSUGAN

The Department of Health (DOH) together with the Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Social Welfareand Development (DSWD) , Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Local Government Unit of Marikina strengthen their partnership to sustain the Anti-Dengue Advocacy Campaign in schools and communities.

This collaboration highlights the continuous efforts in installing Insecticide Treated Screens (ITS) in public schools. Last October 29, DOH distributed 20,000 ITS rolls to selected public elementary schools nationwide as part of theirintensified action in preventing and controlling dengue.

“We truly appreciate the assistance of the DepEd, DSWD, and DILG in helping the DOH achieve this endeavor. Thesuccess of Kalusugan Pangkalahatan relies heavily not only with DOH but more importantly on the support andactions of the attached government  agencies, non-government organizations, developmental partners and the localgovernment units.” Health Secretary Janette P. Loreto-Garin explained.

To ensure the safeguard of their children against dengue, DSWD will mobilize parent-leaders who will assist in theinstallation  of ITS.  DepEd  will  help identify the  public schools where  ITS will be  installed based  on the  DOH mapping of dengue incidents. DepEd will also mobilize the Parents-Teachers Association to assist the parent-leadersin installing the ITS and support the clean-up activity.

While   Insecticide Treated  Screens   are   beneficial   to   schools,  DOH  together  with  DILG   pushes   their  communityadvocacies  such as the promotion of the  Aksyon  Barangay  Kontra  Dengue in communities and following the  4Sagainst dengue. The 4S means Search & destroy mosquito breeding places, use Self-protection measures, Seek early consultation for fevers lasting more than 2 days, and Say yes to fogging when there is an impending outbreak. “The first step to prevent dengue is within our homes. We should not only remember the information being deliveredby DOH to the communities. Instead, let us make it a practice and instill cleanliness in our surroundings. It is not onlyyour family who will benefit with this habit, but the safety of our entire community as well.” Garin said.

Meanwhile, as of October 3 this year, a total of 108,263 dengue cases were reported nationwide. This figure is 31.9%higher compared to the same period last year (82,049). A total of 317 deaths (0.3%) were reported this year which islower than last year with 338 deaths (0.4%). While there are increasing cases of dengue, it only shows that with properclinical management and early consultation, death due to dengue can be avoided.

Ages of the cases ranged from less than 1 month to 99 years old, majority were male. Most of the cases were from the5 to 14 years age group.

Higher   number   of   cases   were   reported   from   Central   Luzon   or   Region   III   (17,677   out   of   108,263   or   16.3%),CaLaBaRZon or Region IV-A (17,353 out of 108,263 or 16%), and National Capital Region (13,074 out of 108,263 or12.1%)

“Sama-sama nating pagtibayin ang ating Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue. Umpisahan po natin sa ating bahay atkapaligiran.   Ito   ay  hindi   lamang   para   sa   kapakanan   ng   ating   mga   anak   at   pamilya,   kundi   pati   na   rin   sa   atingkomunidad. Magtulungan tayo na masugpo ang dengue.” Garin concluded. #  Source – www.doh.gov.ph