MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, June 23 --- Health officials in the province are continuing their drive against the deadly dengue disease.
Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) officials led by Dr. Alinader Minalang have intensified the campaign against dengue by conducting advocacy drive in public schools around the province.
Minalang underscored the importance of informing the teachers, pupils, and parents on the strategies to prevent dengue.
He reiterated to them the 4S-strategy of the Department of Health to fight dengue.
The 4S strategy, he said, stands for 'search and destroy' the possible breeding places of dengue-causing mosquitoes; 'self-protective measures' such as wearing of long-sleeve shirts and using mosquito repellants; 'seeking early consultation' when symptoms come-up; and 'saying no to indiscriminate fogging'.
Minalang, however, emphasized that ‘search and destroy’ is still the most effective strategy.
He also recalled that many children from some towns in the province suffered from dengue disease last year. But, he is thankful that there is no confirmed dengue case yet this year.
He said this could be attributed to their relentless campaign against the dreaded disease.
The anti-dengue drive in schools was part of the nationwide observance of the Dengue Awareness Month which is celebrated every month of June.
The theme for this year’s observance is “Eskwelahan, Simbahan, Barangay, Palengke at Buong Komunidad, Sama-Sama Nating Sugpuin ang Dengue.”
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