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Clean surroundings to get rid of mosquito-borne diseases -- IPHO

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, Nov 4 (PIA) --- In line with the observance of the Malaria Awareness this November, the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reminded the public on safety measures to avoid getting malaria.

Dr. Nihaya Macasindil, medical officer IV of the IPHO, said that even though the province has zero case of malaria for the past 10 years it should not be taken lightly as some malaria cases may be fatal.

Once the malaria is severe and not treated immediately, it can lead to death, she said during the Ozor Ka, Ranao radio program of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA).

Macasindil encourages the public to keep their homes and surroundings clean to get rid of mosquito carrying malaria.

She said protecting oneself from mosquito bites can lessen chances of contacting several mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria.
When in travel, it is also advisable to seek for doctor’s advice once sick.

She said all symptoms of malaria can be attributed also to other illnesses such as jaundice, headache, vomiting, and fever among others. Thus it is highly recommended that when one has fever, he/she must seek for immediate checkup.

Ozor ka, Ranao! is aired every first and third Monday of the month, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., over 99.7 MHz DXSO Radyo ng Bayan Marawi FM. The program aims to provide information and updates on various government development programs and projects in the province. (Johaniah N. Yusoph/APB/PIA-10)


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