DOH urges public: ‘Practice 4S vs dengue’

THE Department of Health in Central Luzon on Wednesday, August 7, reminded the public to follow the 4S strategy against the mosquito-borne disease, following the declaration of a national dengue epidemic.

DOH-3 Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit Head Jessie Fantone said the practice of 4S strategy in every household remains the most effective way to prevent the spread of the disease. “Preventive measures are still the best option instead of curing, wherein the life of an individual is already at risk. And when it comes to prevention, the practice of 4S is the most holistic approach,” he said.

In particular, Fantone said the Department of Interior and Local Government is urged to task the local government units to monitor the situation in the barangays and help implement measures to fight dengue.

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