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In Zambo City, the Department of Health is keeping an eye on a dengue outbreak.

MANILA, Philippines β€” The Department of Health (DOH) said on Monday that the Center for Health Development of Zamboanga and its Regional Epidemiology Surveillance Unit is closely monitoring and coordinating a response to the outbreak of dengue cases in Region 9.

This comes after the disaster risk reduction committee of Zamboanga City declared an epidemic after the area registered 893 dengue illnesses and 11 deaths between January 1 and April 2.

The mayor of the city has ordered the reactivation of the city’s dengue preparation plan and task force, which will be based on the response to the 2019 dengue outbreak, which was the last time the disease was designated an epidemic in the country.

The Department of Health stated in a statement that it is working with local government entities to develop protocols based on the most recent available epidemiologic data.

“These include dengue prevention efforts aimed at preventing the illness vector, the Aedes aegypti mosquito,” the report stated. “The public is being informed about the risks and what they can do to protect themselves against the sickness.”

Dengue fast lanes and separate rooms have been built in the area’s hospitals to accommodate those who would become ill.

Insecticide-treated drapes and screens are also employed in the region’s health institutions.

The DOH urged the people to remain attentive and take extra precautions to ensure a clean and dry domestic environment to avoid mosquito breeding grounds.

The public is also urged to adopt the 4S Dengue Prevention Strategy, which includes searching for and destroying mosquito breeding areas, taking self-protective measures, seeking early medical attention for symptoms, and supporting spraying or fogging to prevent subsequent outbreaks.

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