As of November 16, 2024, there were 332.4 percent more dengue cases in Bacolod City than in the same period last year.
Records from the City Health Office (CHO) showed that the city had 2,266 dengue cases, with five fatalities.
For the same period last year, there were only 524 cases and three deaths.
Dr. Grace Tan, head of the City Health Office-Environment Sanitation Division, said of the 61 barangays, Barangay Taculing topped the list with 254 followed by Barangay Mansilingan with 182; Barangay Bata with 173 cases; Barangay Estefania, with 172 cases; Barangay Villamonte, 141 cases; Barangay Mandalagan, 119 cases; Barangay Tangub, 118 cases; Barangay Alijis, 113 cases; Barangays Sum-ag and Singcang, Airport with 101 cases each; Barangay Banago with 82 cases; Barangay Cabug with 89 cases and Barangay Granada with 81 cases.
She said mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus breed in non-moving, clear water in big or small containers, adding that patients with dengue easily get dehydrated leading to low blood pressure and shock.
Tan noted that they are now conducting spraying and fogging in various barangays, including the schools, to prevent the increase in dengue infection.
Tan also reiterated that the public should practice the 4S program of the Department of Health.
The 4S stands for “Search and destroy” mosquito-breeding sites, practice “Self-protection measures” such as wearing long pants and long-sleeved shirts, and daily use of mosquito repellent “Seek early consultation” and “Support fogging/spraying.”/MAP
