World · Philippines Bureau
Dengue outbreak spreads across nearly half of Tacloban's barangays
Tacloban City has recorded 323 dengue cases as of late August, with the disease now confirmed in 69 of the city's 138 barangays. Local health authorities have launched intensified mosquito control operations and called on residents to eliminate potential breeding sites.
LSN Philippines ·
Health officials in Tacloban City are sounding the alarm over the rapid spread of dengue fever across the region. The City Health Office reported that confirmed cases reached 323 as of August 26, representing a significant outbreak affecting communities throughout the city.
With dengue cases now documented in nearly half of Tacloban's barangays, health authorities have escalated preventive measures to contain the outbreak. The City Health Office has intensified its mosquito control operations while urging barangay officials and residents to take immediate action in eliminating potential breeding grounds for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.
Public health officials warned that the caseload could continue to rise without concerted community effort. Residents are being advised to remove stagnant water from their properties, use insect repellent, and install window and door screens as part of personal protection measures. The health office also emphasized the importance of seeking immediate medical attention for those displaying dengue symptoms, including fever, headache, and body aches.