Philippines: Recent floods increase the chances of the spread of dengue fever

The Ministry of Health registered in The Philippinesdeclined dengue cases from October 12 to 25, but still underscores the need for increased vigilance, as the country recovers from recent floods.

In today’s report, the department said: "14,38 cases of dengue fever were recorded from October 12 to 25, an 8% decrease from the 15,182 cases recorded from September 28 to October 11, according to the Philippine News Agency on Saturday.

Health officials warned that the two recent typhoons "Tino" and"time" They may constitute new breeding sites for mosquitoes.

The Ministry indicated that Large-scale floods often leave behind water-filled containers, such as discarded tires, pots, and trash cans, which provide an ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes, the main vector of dengue.

It is noteworthy that dengue fever is A viral infection with influenza-like symptoms and transmitted by mosquitoes to humans, and is common in tropical and subtropical climates.