Ilocos Norte health office gears up for dengue prevention

By Leilanie G. Adriano

Staff Reporter

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte—In preparation for the onset of rainy season, the Ilocos Norte Provincial Health Office is now gearing up for its dengue prevention program to anticipate the rise of dengue cases during the months of June to September.

Dr. Artemio Gambalan, PHO officer-in-charge said they are now currently reviewing their previous budget for the purchase of additional protective equipment and upgrading of fogging machines to be readily-available should there be an outbreak of dengue.

In 2013, the PHO has allotted about P2.3 million for the prevention of climate change-related diseases such as dengue which is usually on the rise during rainy season.

To prevent the spread of dengue, a team from the PHO has step up campaign for the conduct of information and education drive, reaching out to local communities to get rid of stagnant water as breeding sites of aedis aegypti, a daylight-biting female mosquito that spreads dengue virus.

Aside from dengue, the PHO is also preparing for the purchase of medicines for the prevention and control of leptospirosis and chikungunya particularly in flood-prone areas.

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