- To compete with a dengue outbreak, a village in the densely populated capital region of the Philippines is offering a reward of a Philippines Peso for residents of every five mosquitoes.
- According to the Health Department data, at least 28,234 dengue cases have been registered in the Philippines till 1 February this year as compared to the same period last year.
- Dengue cases proceeded unexpectedly from the rainy season, probably due to intermittent downpores that have left a stable pool of water, where dengue-efficient mosquitoes can breed, health undercravtory Alberto Domino Said.
A village in the densely populated Philippine Capital region on Wednesday launched a fight against dengue, offering a token reward to the residents for the occupied mosquitoes – dead or alive.
In addition to Mandaluyong City, the unusual strategy adopted by the Hills village of Mandaluyong City showed the growing concern after the outbreak of the city of Cuzon in the nearby city after declaring an outbreak of mosquito -borne disease. An upgrade was reported in cases of potential fatal viral infections in eight more areas.
According to the Health Department data, at least 28,234 dengue cases have been registered in the Philippines till 1 February this year as compared to the same period last year. Cuzon City on Saturday declared a dengue outbreak, after death this year after being infected by 10 people, most of the children, 1,769 residents.
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A urban village of over 100,000 inhabitants living in crowded neighborhood and residential condominium towers, besides the hills, has conducted cleanliness, canal de-clogging and a hygiene campaign to deal with dengue. But when the cases increased by 42 this year and two young students died, the village leader Carlito Renal decided to intensify the fight.
Michael Labag showed the 9 pesos reward that he met 45 mosquito larvae, which he captured in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, as the village on Wednesday was part of an anti-dengue campaign as part of an anti-dengue campaign. The bout off was started, Wednesday, February 19, on 19 February, 2025. (AP photo/aaron favorite)
“There was an alarm,” the Renal told the Associated Press. “I found a way.”
Surnell said that residents would get a reward of a Philippines peso (more than 1 percent) for every five mosquitoes or mosquito larvae.
Critics warned that the strategy can lag behind if people desperate desperate people start breeding mosquitoes for reward. The center said that this was unlikely because the campaign would be abolished as abetment in cases.
A mosquito occupied by a resident, fly to a glass enclosure with a UV light mesh in Mandaluyong city of the Philippines, when his village captured as part of a dengue campaign on 19 February 2025 Started offering a bounty for mosquitoes. (AP photo/aaron favorite)
As soon as the campaign started, about a dozen mosquitoes were shown in the hunter village office. 64 -year -old Mehtar, Miguel Labag, gave a jaggery with 45 dark mosquito larvae in some water and received a reward of nine peso (15 cents).
“This is a great help,” Labag said smiling. “I can buy coffee.”
Dengue is a mosquito -borne viral infection found in tropical countries worldwide. This can cause joint pain, nausea, vomiting and rashes, and in severe cases can cause breathing problems, bleeding and organ failure. While there is no specific treatment for the disease, medical care is considered important to maintain a person’s fluid level.
The Miguel Labagh shows a container with a mosquito larvae, which he caught in Mandaluyong City, Philippines outside his house, in search of a reward, mosquito caught as part of an anti-dengue campaign on February 19, 2025 Were being introduced. (AP photo/aaron favorite)
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Another village officials in Quozone City were considering releasing flocks of frogs to eat mosquitoes.
Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa stated that it is important to clean mosquito reproductive sites, and for anyone who can be infected to pay immediate medical attention. He said that despite an increase in dengue infection, the Philippines has managed to maintain low mortality.
Dengue cases proceeded unexpectedly from the rainy season, which begins in June, probably due to intermittent downpores that have left stagnant pools of water, where dengue-efficient mosquitoes can breed, health underscretory Alberto Domingo said that climate change is likely to contribute to climate change. -Son Downpores.
